Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
What is your favorite owl and why?
Readers share special memories and the species they think is most interesting.
1 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
At the Edge of Lake Erie
Try these three activities at Point Pelee National Park.
1 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Prime Time For Planting
Find Out Why Fall Is Perfect For Late-Season Gardening.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
The Ultimate NOMADS
RANDOM MIGRATIONS ARE JUST ONE CROSSBILL QUIRK LEARN MORE FUN ODDITIES OF THESE WANDERING SPECIES.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
MOTH TALES
Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader photos prove that moths are just as beautiful.
1 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Midnight Blooms
Dark petals add mystery all year, not just on Halloween.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Create a Fall Focal Point
Add a creative highlight to any outdoor area with these container garden ideas.
2 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
The Flying Checkerboard
Find out how to attract boldly patterned red-headed woodpeckers.
2 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Pros offer solutions for hungry birds and identify mystery plants.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Grow a Memory
Pay tribute to a special person or occasion by planting something meaningful.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
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.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
The Mountain Hummingbird
Listen and look for broad-taileds in their high-elevation homes.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Bird Supermoms
Female hummingbirds amaze with incredible maternal skills.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Traveling Back in Time
See ancient and avian sights at Bandelier National Monument.
1 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Totally Tubular
Plant these flowers and watch hummingbirds flock.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
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.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
SHUTTER BUG MAGIC
Four readers share their tips for spectacular hummingbird photos.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Eastern Gems
Find out why ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny marvels.
1 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Identify mystery birds, plants and eggs with advice from our pros.
6 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Best of the Southwest
Three can’t-miss attractions at Desert Botanical Garden.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Cognitive Capabilities
Think birds lack smarts? Think again!
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Spring Arrivals
April and May bring colorful flowers, green leaves and migrating birds.
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
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.
3 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Orange in the Orchard
Attract a pair of vibrant nectar-loving orchard orioles to your backyard with sweet treats.
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Hints of Citrus
Use this luxuriously scented plant to attract pollinators.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Flowering and Sweet
Dig into cherry trees’ history, from tasty fruit to popular festivals.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
BLOOMIN' Beauties
READERS SET OUT TO CAPTURE THE MOST STUNNING FLOWERS THEY COULD FIND.
2 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
backyard BOUQUETS
BRING BEAUTIFUL FRESH-CUT FLOWERS INDOORS ALL SEASON LONG FROM YOUR VERY OWN CUTTING GARDEN.
3 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Cardinal Rules
Get to know one of North America’s most iconic species and learn how to attract them.
2 min |
December 2019/January 2020
Birds & Blooms
Snow Birds
Embark on a winter adventure in search of these extra-special fliers –named for their white plumage.
3 min |