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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.

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.

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.

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.