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Top 10 Butterfly Host Plants to Attract Pollinators

Ready to take butterfly gardening to the next level? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars a place to grow!

Identifying Birds by Their Song

Did you know that simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For visually impaired...

The Truth About Hummingbird Banding

You always hear about the banding of songbirds and raptors, but rarely about hummingbird banding....

Top 10 New Plants for 2014

It’s time to celebrate! The garden world is abuzz over this year’s arrivals, and we're...

Top 10 Plants to Grow From Plant Cuttings

Are friends always admiring your gorgeous flowers? Spread the splendor of your garden with these...

Top 10 Classic Yellow Flowers

Yellow flowers add a splash of cheerful color to the garden. See our top picks...

Top 10 New Plants for 2013

These new plants made the top of our list in 2013. Check the list and...

Top 10 Flowers for Harvesting Seeds

Stick to your plant budget by harvesting seeds from these 10 flowers. They'll reward you...

Top 10 Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

You don’t need to own acres of orchards or live in the South to grow...

Top 10 Flowers for a Cutting Garden

Indoor bouquets in mind? Here are our top 10 picks for flowers for a cutting...

5 Tips for Freezing Garden Vegetables

Preserve your harvest to enjoy year-round by learning the proper way to freeze your fresh...

Growing Heirloom Vegetables

Join the heirloom revolution and grow your own heirlooms in your backyard vegetable garden.

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