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Our Best Articles on Gardening to Support Bees

By Meghan ShinnMay 17, 2022
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How to Welcome Migrating Birds to the Spring Garden

By Chuck OtteApr 5, 2022
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Trees

When Planting for Pollinators, Don’t Forget Trees

By Brenda LynnNov 30, 2021
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Keep Kids Connected to Nature with a Winter Bird Feeder

By Meghan ShinnNov 9, 2021
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Garden Choices That Will Support Bees

By Gary Carter and Meghan ShinnMar 5, 2021
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Choosing Garden Plants to Support Birds All Year

By Meghan ShinnJan 5, 2021
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Perennials

Expand Your Butterfly Garden with Less Common Milkweeds

By Caleb MelchiorJul 7, 2020
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How to Maintain Bird Feeders in Summer

By Meghan ShinnJul 20, 2021
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Planting Edible Gardens

Four Easy Ways to Aid Native Bees

By Niki JabbourJun 16, 2020
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Five Plants for a Garden That Supports Bees

By Meghan ShinnJun 9, 2020
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Shrubs

Trumpet Creeper Vine Attracts Hummingbirds

By Meghan ShinnMar 8, 2020
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Bird Garden Tips: Choosing Binoculars

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Protecting Against Predators in a Bird Garden

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Plants for a Garden That Welcomes Wildlife

By Brenda LynnFeb 24, 2021
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The Pine Siskin: an Unpredictable Garden Bird

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Ways to Support Winter's Ground-Feeding Birds

By Meghan ShinnFeb 8, 2022
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Private Gardens

A Natural Garden Brings Life to its Urban Setting

By Amy GrisakNov 2, 2021
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Native Berries to Plant for Birds

By Tammie PainterMar 9, 2021
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Zinnias Will Attract Butterflies and Bees

By Eric GrissellJun 9, 2020
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Bird’s Nests and Baby Birds in the Garden

By Meghan ShinnApr 20, 2021
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How to Be a Citizen Scientist in The Great Sunflower Project

By Patty CraftMar 20, 2018
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Special Report: How Native Plants Support Wildlife

By Jeff CoxApr 7, 2020
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Best Plants for Pollinators, Listed by Region

By Meghan ShinnJun 15, 2021
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Salvia and Hummingbirds: the Perfect Pair

By Brian BarthJun 9, 2021
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Beneficial Insects: How Tongue Length Matters

By Patty CraftJun 13, 2017
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Suet Feeders Attract Birds in Winter

By Meghan ShinnJan 19, 2021
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Help Groundfeeding Birds By Delaying Fall Cleanup

By Meghan ShinnNov 3, 2020
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Help Bats With Simple Efforts in the Garden

By Meghan ShinnOct 27, 2020
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Help Bumblebees with Your Garden

By Meghan ShinnMar 18, 2020
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Ways to Support Garden Birds in Times of Drought

By Meghan ShinnSep 8, 2020
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The 3 Rules to Follow to Attract Hummingbirds

By Jennifer SmithMay 18, 2021
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Winter Bird Facts

By Jennifer SmithFeb 24, 2020
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Attracting Birds Starts With Fresh Water

By Jennifer SmithFeb 24, 2020
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Hover Flies and Syrphid Flies Are Garden Friends

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Dragonflies and Damselflies in the Garden

By Meghan ShinnJun 29, 2021
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Materials and Garden Practices That Help Birds Build Nests

By Maria WoodieApr 7, 2020
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When to Set Up Nest Boxes for Garden Birds

By Maria WoodieFeb 15, 2022
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Put Those Pumpkin Seeds to a Good Purpose in the Garden

By Meghan ShinnOct 26, 2020
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Garden Pests & Plant Diseases

The Downside of Garden Chickens

By Maria WoodieFeb 24, 2020
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Make a Butterfly Garden: Features That Attract Butterflies

By Meghan ShinnMay 25, 2021
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Keep Bird Seed Fresh for Birds

By Meghan ShinnJan 12, 2021
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Gardening With Wildlife

By Meghan ShinnAug 31, 2011
Blogs

The Scoop

By mgodfreyFeb 3, 2020
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What to Plant to Attract More Pollinators

By mgodfreyJun 22, 2021
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Ways to Repurpose a Christmas Tree

By Meghan ShinnDec 30, 2020