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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.