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.

Colors Galore!

Garden Stars • These funky-shaped blooms will steal the show

Western Blues • Beckon these regional bluebirds to your yard with nest boxes and mealworms

THE FEED

Welcome, New Blooms • Update your yard with 2024’s freshest florals

Potted Roses Made Easy • Follow these steps to success when planting this classic favorite in containers

BEST ROSES FOR POTS

Seeing Red • Learn the difference between two crimson-colored tanagers

Fresh Picks • Readers share the signs of a vibrant new season

Meet the ORIOLES • GET TO KNOW TYPES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND WHAT MAKES EACH ONE STAND OUT

THE LATEST IN Lilacs • Learn about updated varieties of this timeless classic and how to take care of them

Small Stature, Big Blooms • Dwarf lilac cultivars make it possible to have the classic blooms in small spaces. Unlike traditional varieties that can grow up to 12 feet tall, these dwarf cultivars have mature sizes ranging from 2 to 6 feet tall. Ruth Wendt calls them perfect for patios or other small spaces.

Rustic diy Birdhouse • Whether you’re hardcore handy or an every-once-in-a-while crafty person, you probably have a small pile of scrap wood handy. Grab your tools and turn your extra materials into any house wren’s dream nest box.

Ask the Experts • Pros offer spring plant care tips and tough IDs

Clever Cowbirds • Learn more about these birds that are infamous for letting others raise their young

What are your garden center buying tips? • Get thrifty during your next shopping excursion with these helpful reader tips

Caption This! • What is this hungry chipmunk thinking?

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Symbols of Serenity • Learn about peaceful doves and pigeons