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BLOOMIN' Beauties

READERS SET OUT TO CAPTURE THE MOST STUNNING FLOWERS THEY COULD FIND.

backyard BOUQUETS

BRING BEAUTIFUL FRESH-CUT FLOWERS INDOORS ALL SEASON LONG FROM YOUR VERY OWN CUTTING GARDEN.

Cardinal Rules

Get to know one of North America’s most iconic species and learn how to attract them.

Snow Birds

Embark on a winter adventure in search of these extra-special fliers –named for their white plumage.

Experience Eagles

Three terrific ways to see birds at the National Eagle Center.

Bird-Approved Berries

Grow these plants to serve a menu of tasty treats.

Be a Better Birder

Seven things every nature lover should know.

GROW WITH THE FLOW

Nine fun ways to fuel your favorite hobby even in winter.

Berried Treasures

The secret to a bird-friendly backyard is fruit-filled trees and shrubs.

Ask the Experts

Backyard pros identify fall visitors and foliage.

Autumn Aplenty - Colourful Leaves And Beautiful Birds

Changing seasons bring cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and beautiful birds.

How Owls Use Their Impressive Adaptations After Dark

Learn how owls use their impressive adaptations after dark.

Simple Steps For Creating A Robust Indoor Garden

Grow garden-fresh ingredients year-round.

How Birds Navigate Their Awe-inspiring Travels

Discover how birds navigate their awe-inspiring travels.

10 Elusive Owls May Be Among Your Neighborhood Regulars

More often heard than seen, these 10 elusive owls may be among your neighborhood regulars.

Misunderstood Marvels That Benefit Your Garden

Get to know the misunderstood marvels that benefit your garden.

Redpoll Brings Lively Cheer To Cool-weather Feeders

The resilient common redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders.

Precious Metals

Brighten beds and containers with plants featuring gold, silver and copper hues.

Flashes Of Red

Quick! Prep your feeders and fill your garden with tubular flowers for a chance to see ruby-throated hummingbirds, one of the most popular fliers in the east.

Trim Back For Bonus Blooms

One pinch and poof! Your faded flowers get fresh new life.

Grow A Veggie Sequel

Finish the Season Strong With These 5 Tips for the Ultimate Bonus Harvest

In The Limelight

Blooms in chartreuse hues steal the show in any garden

Find More Flickers

Take your eyes off the treetops and look for this flashy woodpecker on the ground.

Keep 'Em Growing

Get a jump-start on next years garden when you overwinter heat-loving plants indoors.

Using Their Senses

Discover the fascinating ways birds survivethrough sight, sound, taste, touch and smell.

Backyard Chat - Ask The Experts

Herb-growing tips, how to attract waxwings and more from our pros.

Masked Berry Bandits

Built for gobbling fruit, cedar waxwings are striking, social birds.

Surviving The Cold

From stashing food to roosting in groups, birds have the means to flourish.

Tucked Away for Winter

Butterflies and bugs make themselves at home nestled under leaves or hidden beneath tree bark in the backyard. 

Hummingbird Tales

It takes a lot of patience, a bit of skill and some luck to capture a winning photo of these tiny, fast-flying birds. Readers rose to the challenge in last year’s first-ever Birds & Blooms hummingbird photo contest. Here are the stories behind a few of the best shots.