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.

Growing Indoors

A Festive Treat • This houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving

Social and Supportive • Brown-headed nuthatches take a helpful approach to raising their young

Rooted in Resilience • These hardy perennials will thrive in most zones

Basics of Hydroponics • Use these top tips and plant picks to have a successful soil-free garden

Houseplant Hazards • Learn four common houseplants to keep away from pets

Season of Cheer • Readers share the joy of beautiful winter bird sightings

Winter MAGIC • Forecasts may be frigid, but grab your binoculars because birding opportunities are still incredible

GROW THIS, NOT THAT • Six easy-to-grow houseplants—and six that may not be the right choice for you

BRING THE OUTDOORS IN • Making a terrarium is about as close as you can get to a Zen DIY project. Once you have gathered the proper materials and squared away your plant selections, it’s as simple as layering it all together and watching your mini ecosystem thrive. Here, I’ll walk you through my foolproof process and cover all the required elements for good filtration, healthy soil, strong root growth and resistance against fungus and disease.

TERRARIUM SOIL LAYERS • Water-loving plants grow happily in the moisture of a closed-lid terrarium, but others, such as cactuses and succulents, prefer an arid environment, calling for an open terrarium. Use this guide to build your terrarium’s layers.

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Ask the Experts • Advice from our pros about houseplants, bird feeding and more

All About Owl Pellets • And why you should give a hoot about them

What bird do you wish would visit your backyard? • Hopeful readers reveal the feathered guests that would make their dreams come true

Caption This! • Frosty sets the scene for a friendly meet up

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Privy to Poinsettias • Discover the past and present of this holiday staple