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.
It’s oriole season!
Bundles of Color • Lantanas pack a punch with each tiny, fragrant bloom.
Blaze Orange • Tempt colorful nectar-loving Baltimore orioles with sugar water and ripe fruit.
THE FEED
Hottest Plants of 2019 • Snap up these new favorites full of dazzle and function
Keep Invasives Out • Replace aggressive species with native plants that support your local wildlife.
Grow for Your Zone • Find the number associated with your region, and then stick to plants that will thrive in your area.
Revel in Spring • Readers share shots of birds taking a dip, raising their young and more.
Blooms Galore Purples, pinks and yellows, oh my! • Flowers are the true stars of the growing season, and they shine in these reader snapshots.
HOST A FEEDING Frenzy! • Maximize back yard traf fic with tried-and-true tips from the pros.
[SMALL SPACE] Sanctuaries • Easy ways to attract feathered friends to a yard of any size.
Ask the Experts • Learn which milkweed is best for monarchs, how to attract nesting ospreys and more.
Deter Furry Pests • Simple tips to discourage destructive creatures.
Horicon Highlights • Three must-do’s at this marshy bird hot spot.
What’s your most bizarre container? • Readers share the humble and unexpected objects they use as pots and planters.
Caption This! • What was this awkward limpkin chick thinking on its stroll?
A live with Blooms • See how many of these flowering trees you can identify.
FOR THE READER
LegendaryTulips • Quirky facts about these popular spring bloomers.