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.

Here’s to You!

Center of Attention • Sunflowers provide a welcome burst of color

Chipping Along • The happy trills of this native sparrow can be heard from coast to coast

Splendor in the Shade • Shadows won’t stop these blooms from shining bright

Save the Rain • How you can put excess water to good use in your garden or landscaping

Floral Faceoff • The blooms look similar, but one is a better pick for warm climates

Summer’s Grandeur • See the season’s brightest visitors in backyards, parks and more

music of the night • LEARN FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE MIDNIGHT CONCERTS OF OWLS, MOCKINGBIRDS AND MORE, PLUS THE EARLY-MORNING AVIAN SINGERS

INCREDIBLE edible shrubs • Plant picks that look good in a landscape and provide a tasty treat for you and backyard wildlife

WHAT’S the BUZZ? • Readers share snapshots of busy bees visiting their favorite pollination stations

Calling All Shutterbugs!

Ask the Experts • Get the dirt on gardening woes and bird habits from the pros

What’s your favorite garden-fresh veggie? • From nostalgia to flavor, readers share why they love their favorite homegrown produce

The Basics of Bee Baths • Help bees keep the hive running smoothly with much-needed hydration

Caption This! • What’s this silly parrot thinking as it plays with a flower?

Find the Hummingbird

Birds & Blooms

Amazing Mantises • Fascinating facts about this powerful predatory insect