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Winter Happy Hour for the Birds

Every winter morning starts with a happy hour for the birds in my garden. Learn how to make bird-watching part of your routine and provide fresh water for your backyard visitors.

From the Wild Side: Snow Bunting

Learn more about snow bunting birds, including how to identify and attract them to your garden.

From the Wild Side: Common Redpoll

Learn more about common redpoll birds, including how to identify and attract them to your garden!

6 Gardeners Weigh in on Fall Cleanup: Tips & Takeaways

Think fall cleanup is as simple as raking leaves and cutting back perennials? Six garden experts share their strategies, proving there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Host Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies in Your Garden

Learn about the life cycle of pipevine swallowtail butterflies and their caterpillars, plus how to support them in your garden.

From the Wild Side: Sleepy Orange Butterfly

Keep your eyes open for these beautiful butterflies in the southern U.S.!

Attract More Birds to Your Garden with Nesting Boxes

Add bird nesting boxes to your garden to welcome feathered friends and enjoy all the benefits they bring.

Did You Know Switchgrass is a Butterfly Host Plant?

Plant native switchgrass to provide habitat for butterflies as a larval host plant!

Helpful Tips for a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden

Advice and strategies for attracting and supporting your local hummers as they make the long migration north.

How to Establish a Monarch Waystation in Your Garden

Help monarch butterflies by providing essential nectar and host plants in your own monarch waystation.

You've Heard of No-Mow May — Try a Bee Lawn Instead!

Maybe you have heard of "No-Mow May", but learn about the long-term benefits of installing a bee lawn from conservation expert, James Wolfin.

From the Wild Side: Meadow Fritillary Butterfly

Do you recognize this orange butterfly? Find out how to identify and attract meadow fritillary butterflies to your yard here.

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Native Bees Overwinter in Unexpected Places

Despite appearances, the bees never really left us. While we snuggle under blankets indoors, native bees hide under leafy covers of their own as they overwinter until spring.