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.

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Backyard Star • Roll out the red carpet for this compact, flowering shrub.

Greet Grosbeaks • Attract rose-breasted grosbeaks with insects, fruits, seeds and plenty of room to perch.

New Plants for 2022 • Find fresh flower varieties to spruce up your landscape.

Hanging Pretty • Design and create baskets brimming with gorgeous blooms and foliage.

Nature Reflections • Readers look back at their spring birding highlights.

A Thrill OF COLOR • BUNTINGS ALWAYS STAND OUT IN A CROWD—LEARN WHERE TO FIND THEM AND THE FIELD MARKS THAT SET THESE BIRDS APART

GROWING TRENDS • Spring, the season of new garden beginnings, is upon us. Here are the crazes that four industry pros forecast for this year.

FOR THE LOVE OF Mom • In honor of Mother’s Day, readers reflect on plants with special meaning.

Ask the Experts • Follow these tips for better spring gardens and backyard bird hosting.

Flights of Fancy • Painted lady butterflies rival monarchs in their migratory journeys.

Caption This! • What’s this juvenile eastern bluebird saying to the adult?

How do you support pollinators? • Readers share how they make outdoor spaces welcoming to butterflies, bees and more.

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Get to Know Goldfinches • American goldfinches may be common, but they’re full of surprises.