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.

Hummingbird Time!

Purple Power • This long bloomer brings violet spikes to the summer garden

Beauties of the Southwest • Learn how and where to find North America’s showiest hummingbird

Climbing On Up • Color your garden with these flowering vines

Backyard Berry Patch • Follow this guide for growing a bumper crop of strawberries at home

A Real Humdinger • Overlapping features and ranges make it easy to confuse these species

Rainbow of Colors • Summer is prime time for picturesque hummingbird sightings

SMALL BIRDS, BIG THRILLS • Costa Rica is full of dazzling hummingbirds—here are eight to add to your international bird bucket list

Containers THAT Cater • From window boxes to hanging baskets, container gardening is well known as a versatile way to add a bit of drama and color to any space—but it can be functional too! Pack even more punch in your compact combinations by cultivating a nourishing hummingbird buffet with these tried-and-true planting plans.

flower power! • These extraordinary Photo Contest entries showcase the subtle and diverse beauty of backyard blooms

Ask the Experts • Pros offer gardening advice and insightful info on birds

What are your go-to plants for hummingbirds? • Readers share which blooms successfully attract these nectar lovers to their yards

Cooling Off • Here’s how to help hummingbirds during extreme temperatures

Caption This! • What is on this water-loving hummingbird’s mind as it hovers among the water droplets?

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Space Invaders • Hard facts on invasive plants and their effects