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Watering Made Easy
Keep houseplants satisfied with systems that do the work for you.
Voice of the Northwest
A haunting call and fancy feathers make this thrush stand out.
Seasonal Snacking
Watch birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in.
Houseplant Rescue
Help is here! The Birds & Blooms garden pro offers solutions to the most common indoor plant problems.
Bonding Through Birds
Kindness spreads through this Kentucky nursing facility, but it starts with feathered friends at a window.
Junco family tree
Meet the many variations of this beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor.
The Ultimate NOMADS
RANDOM MIGRATIONS ARE JUST ONE CROSSBILL QUIRK LEARN MORE FUN ODDITIES OF THESE WANDERING SPECIES.
MOTH TALES
Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader photos prove that moths are just as beautiful.
Midnight Blooms
Dark petals add mystery all year, not just on Halloween.
Create a Fall Focal Point
Add a creative highlight to any outdoor area with these container garden ideas.
The Flying Checkerboard
Find out how to attract boldly patterned red-headed woodpeckers.
Ask the Experts
Pros offer solutions for hungry birds and identify mystery plants.
What is your favorite owl and why?
Readers share special memories and the species they think is most interesting.
At the Edge of Lake Erie
Try these three activities at Point Pelee National Park.
How Birds Get Named
Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.
Prime Time For Planting
Find Out Why Fall Is Perfect For Late-Season Gardening.
Totally Tubular
Plant these flowers and watch hummingbirds flock.
Hummingbird Tales
ZIP! ZOOM! SNAP! YOU HAVE TO BE QUICK TO CAPTURE PHOTOS OF THESE TEENSY BIRDS, BUT MANY BIRDS & BLOOMS READERS WERE REWARDED WITH MEMORABLE MOMENTS.
SHUTTER BUG MAGIC
Four readers share their tips for spectacular hummingbird photos.
Eastern Gems
Find out why ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny marvels.
Ask the Experts
Identify mystery birds, plants and eggs with advice from our pros.
Traveling Back in Time
See ancient and avian sights at Bandelier National Monument.
Bird Supermoms
Female hummingbirds amaze with incredible maternal skills.
Triple Attraction
With traits that appeal to the big three, birds, butterflies and bees, these powerhouse blooms are top options for a wildlife-friendly garden. From easy-to-grow annuals to hardworking perennials, there’s something for every landscape.
Grow a Memory
Pay tribute to a special person or occasion by planting something meaningful.
The Mountain Hummingbird
Listen and look for broad-taileds in their high-elevation homes.
Spring INTO Action
Spring is in full swing! Flowers are blooming, migrating birds are returning and warmer days are here. This wonderful change of season calls for new strategies to make sure your feathered friends keep coming around.
Orange in the Orchard
Attract a pair of vibrant nectar-loving orchard orioles to your backyard with sweet treats.
Hints of Citrus
Use this luxuriously scented plant to attract pollinators.
Flowering and Sweet
Dig into cherry trees’ history, from tasty fruit to popular festivals.