Birds & Blooms

Birds & Blooms is the #1 bird and garden magazine in North America with more than 1 million subscribers. We pride ourselves in celebrating the “beauty in your own backyard” with a mix of expert advice and personal stories from our family of readers. Our magazine covers a wide range of topics such as attracting hummingbirds, building birdhouses, gardening for butterflies, feeding birds for less, growing veggies, tales of readers’ birding experiences, plus a whole lot more.

Brazen and Bold

Early to Rise • Among the first to bloom, these bulbs are a spring delight

Jewels of the Desert • Learn about this tiny yet dramatic Southwest native, the Costa’s hummingbird

THE FEED

Downsized Shrubs • Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes

Low Upkeep, Big Beauty • Roses can be finicky divas, but the Drift collection is turning a new leaf

Welcome Bluebirds • Offer a safe haven for these popular nesters

Spring into Action • Bird activity abounds as the season of renewal arrives

BRAVEST BIRDS ON THE BLOCK • Friction inevitably takes place among backyard visitors, and scientists share how to help create some calm

TIMING IS everything • 8 steps for setting up your seed-starting journey just right

nectar-rich natives • Create a hummingbird haven, no matter where you live, with plant picks best suited for your region

Ask the Experts • Address spring birding and gardening questions with pro advice

Life Well Lived • Surprising facts about bird life spans

Caption This! • Mourning doves revel in a gentle nuzzle

What nature apps do you use? • Readers share handy tech tools for the modern world of birding and gardening

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Incredible Eggs • Fun facts about these tough yet fragile wonders