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.
A Star Performer • Cascading color meets sturdy structure in this easy-care bloomer
Go for Green • To find this vibrant, bold-patterned jay, you’ll have to head way south
THE FEED
Sedums Galore • Splashy succulents transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling
Grow a Pizza Garden • Skip the grocery store and harvest these favorite garden-fresh toppings at home
Luna Moth Traits • If you’re lucky enough to come across this night-flying garden guest, here’s how to successfully identify it
Colors of Summer • Bold birds show off their vibrant good looks
Midair Masters • MEET THE BIRDS NAMED FOR THEIR ABILITY TO CATCH INSECTS ON THE FLY
GRACEFUL in the GARDEN • Dragonflies nimbly dance through landscapes and parks during the summer months. Readers caught these serene moments of rest.
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS • Easy to grow and guaranteed to add bursts of showy blossoms to any garden, gladioluses, the classic summer bloomers, are making a comeback
Calling All Nature Lovers!
Ask the Experts • Pros offer tips to help struggling plants, protect baby birds and more
In the Details • Easy ways to differentiate between male, female and immature hummingbirds
What butterfly is your favorite? • Readers share which fluttering beauties they love most and why
Caption This! • Busted! A hungry raccoon steals a sweet treat from a feeder.
FOR THE READER
Birds & Blooms
Mighty Milkweed • What to know about this butterfly garden staple