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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.

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. 

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

Bee-hind The Buzz

Learn the sweet truth about these honey producers.

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.

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.

Joy To The Juncos

With the arrival of cool weather and fluffy white snow come flocks of pink-billed birds.

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. 

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.

4 Weeds To Know

Either embrace or yank these misunderstood plants in your backyard.

Flying Jewels

Gain a newfound appreciation for iridescent damselflies.

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.