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Three must-do’s at this marshy bird hot spot.

Hummingbirds At Home

A dream of finding an active nest came true.

Quick Fixes For Poor Soil

Layer your way to a more productive garden in just one season.

Illuminating Lunas

Learn more about this beautiful celestial moth.

West Coast Cuties

Full feeders and fanciful flowers keep Anna’s hummingbirds in backyards year-round.

Southwest Hot Spots

Explore nature in southeastern Arizona.

Plant A Hot Spot

Fuel late-season hummingbirds with these fall-blooming nectar picks.

The State Of Monarchs

Explore the silver lining of butterflies in limbo.

Invite More Butterflies

Colorful, easy-to-grow plants for a nectar-packed garden.

Grow A Desert Oasis

Easy ways to combat drought, extreme temperatures and rock-filled soil.

Summer Birds! Attract Goldfinches And Other Bright Visitors

Colorful hummingbirds and other unexpected sightings are the highlight of the season.

Must-See Butterflies And Summer Blooms

Readers captured the brief moments when these fast-flying garden guests paused among summer foliage.

The Sequence Of Spring Migration

From early arrivals like blackbirds to latecomers like flycatchers, find out when your favorite fliers will pass through.

Blooms Galore - Purples, Pinks And Yellows, Oh My!

Flowers are the true stars of the growing season, and they shine in these reader snapshots.

Hottest Plants Of 2019

Snap up these new favorites full of dazzle and function.

Deter Furry Pests

Simple tips to discourage destructive creatures.

So Gourd-eous!

Theres more to these fast-growing plants than meets the eye.

Windy City In Bloom

Discover the delights of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Figure Out The Finches

Tips for identifying two strikingly similar backyard birds.

Conifers To Love

Wildlife-friendly trees offer varying silhouettes and year-round appeal.

Revealed! Fall Leaf Secrets

Experts share why leaves change and predict when to hit the road for the colorful show.

Birdscape Your Backyard

Create a Garden That Gives Your Favorite Fliers Plenty of Natural Places to Hide.

Meet The Thrushes

From robins to bluebirds, this group of shy singers comes in several sizes and colors. Know which is which the next time a thrush visits your backyard.

A Monarch Mimic

Learn how viceroy butterflies are masters of disguise.

Backyard Beekeeping

Enjoy a taste of homegrown honey from your own hive.

Spring Delight

As the new season ushers in fresh air budding greenery, birds head toward their summer homes.

Grow Native

Learn The Benefits Of Adding These Valuable Plants To Your Landscape.

Songsters In The Sky

Look up if you hear music overhead!  Birds such as sandpipers  and larks sing on the wing— their high-flying concerts are sure to impress.

The Making Of A Monarch

In one of the most amazing life cycles on the planet, this butterfly gets its wings.

Rehabbers To The Rescue

Meet the Heroes Who Gladly Answer the Call to Care for Wildlife.