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Hungry, Hungry Hummingbirds

10 feeding tricks to keep your backyard buzzing with nectar-loving birds.

Host A Feeding Frenzy!

Maximize backyard traffic with tried-and-true tips from the pros.

Revel In Spring

Readers share shots of birds taking a dip, raising their young and more.

Legendary Tulips

Quirky facts about these popular spring bloomers.

Blaze Orange

Tempt colorful nectar-loving Baltimore orioles with sugar water and ripe fruit.

Sanctuaries

Easy ways to attract feathered friends to a yard of any size.

10 Cutest Birds

While beauty and charm is in the eye of the beholder, these chipper, pint-size fliers will surely bring a smile to your face.

Multiply Your Plants

Follow these steps to grow more of your favorites for free.

Go For Indigo

With a little landscape planning and their favorite seed at your feeder, you can enjoy this bunting’s brilliant beauty.

Welcome, Caterpillars

Grow host plants to help the next generation of butterflies and moths survive and thrive.

Zucchini For Days And Days

Try these tricks when this high-yield veggie just keeps producing

Perfectly Imperfect Plumage

Discover why birds develop surprising and irregular feather colors.

The Golden Birds

Bring bright, thistle-loving beauties to your backyard.

Bee-hind The Buzz

Learn the sweet truth about these honey producers.

Eight Shades Of Orange

Eye-catching orioles come decked out in warm hues and build unique, pouch-shaped nests that hang from branches. Get to know each member of this colorful clan.

5 Secret Hummingbird Hot Spots

The West is best when it comes to hummingbirds. Variations in terrain and rainfall create diverse habitats that attract up to 17 species. At these must-visit parks, the odds are high you’ll see many types of hummingbirds, including a few rare ones.

Backyard Showers

Attract more hummingbirds to your space with moving water.

Toughest Bird On The Block

Get to know the feisty rufous hummingbird.

Moth Or Butterfly?

Use these clues to confidently ID the winged creatures you find in your backyard. Here’s a hint: Look at the antennae!

Adventures In Beekeeping

It’s easy to go from zero to bee hero. Follow this newbie’s journey to learn how to get your backyard abuzz. 

Scratching Up A Storm

Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of its next meal.

The Perfect Plant

Add a wow factor to your space with award-winners from All-America Selections. They’re designed, tried and tested to make your garden pop.

Name That Tune

Take On The Challenge Of Identifying Birds By Their Sweet Melodies. It’s Easy With These Expert Tips.

Nectar Perfection

These easy-to-grow annuals are filled with the sweet stuff hummingbirds and butterflies can’t resist. 

Blooms Go Bold

Spice up your summer garden with easy-to-grow flowers in hot hues. 

Christmas Spirit That Grows & Grows

A THIRD-GENERATION VERMONT TREE FARMER CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH A HARVEST.

Homegrown Lemons

Grow a fragrant reminder of summer with an indoor citrus tree.

Wyoming's Wild Side

Three must-see stops within Grand Teton National Park.

Easy Ways To Dry Flowers

Create everlasting bouquets and decorations by preserving summer blooms.

Keep Invasives Out

Replace aggressive species with native plants that support your local wildlife.