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Lori Vanover

Lori Vanover is the senior digital editor for Birds & Blooms. She enjoys growing vegetables in containers and raised beds and watching for birds in her backyard.
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The Top 10 Dorm Room Plants for College Students

When you're shopping for college, don't forget about plants! We found the best dorm room plants that are fun-to-grow, carefree, and even purify the air!

9 Birds That Look Like Cardinals

Cardinals are also known as redbirds, but not every red bird is a cardinal. Check...

The Cutest Bird Bathroom Decor Items on Etsy

Dress up your home with bird bathroom decor. Show your love of birds with these...

18 Beautiful Blue Jay Photos You Need to See

Blue jays add beauty to the backyard. Marvel at these gorgeous blue jay photos in...

21 Simply Stunning Bird Photos of Cardinals

Cardinal birds are among the most popular and beloved in America, and these gorgeous photos...

The Best Bird Feeders for Blue Jays

Draw more blue jays into your yard by serving peanuts or sunflower seeds on a...

Plants and Gardening Supplies We Can’t Stop Buying on Amazon

Get ready to start shopping because Amazon has great deals on gardening supplies—including live plants!

Ready to Try an AeroGarden? Here’s Our Review

If you've always wanted to try an AeroGarden, here's what you need to know. The...

The Best Bird Feeder Deals on Amazon Right Now

Need a gorgeous new bird feeder? We did the shopping for you! Hurry before these...

16 Items Birds & Blooms Editors Want to Buy on Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is coming soon and the Birds & Blooms editors are making our...

35 Stunning Hummingbird Photos You Need to See

It's a magical moment when a hummingbird stops by your backyard. Here are some amazing...

Bluebird vs Blue Jay: How to Tell the Difference

With similar names and similar colors, these two bird species are often confused. Here's how...

If You See a Cardinal, Here’s What It Means

Cardinals are beloved birds for their beauty and bold colors. But do you know the...

Squirrel-Buster Plus Bird Feeder: Does It Work?

One of our editors tried Brome's Squirrel Buster Plus bird feeder in her backyard. Find...

15 Photos of White Cardinals and Leucistic Birds

You'll be amazed at these photos of white cardinals and other lovely leucistic birds, including...

Painted Lady Butterflies Are Flying Works of Art

Learn how to attract and identify painted lady butterflies and caterpillars. Learn what they eat...

How to Identify a Varied Bunting

Look for varied buntings along the southwest border in Texas and Arizona, or in Mexico....
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6 Beautiful Bunting Birds You Should Know

Meet the bunting bird family, which includes colorful members, including the varied bunting and lark...

9 Nature Books for Kids That Make Perfect Gifts

Share your love of the outdoors with educational nature books for kids about birds, gardening...

20 Inspiring Pictures of Indigo Buntings

Bird lovers share their best pictures of indigo buntings. Sightings of these beautiful bright blue...

The Best-Selling Bird Feeders of 2021

In the market for a new feeder for your backyard birds? Check out the best-selling...

21 Gifts for Bee Lovers That Are Worth Buzzing About

You'd better bee-lieve we're buzzing with excitement over these awesome finds! These bee gifts will...

How to Identify Snow Buntings

In winter, look for snow buntings on shorelines, open fields and weedy roadsides. In spring,...

21 Perfect Gardening Gifts for Dads

If the man in your life loves to spend his time outdoors, we can help....

20 Super Pretty Pictures of Finches

Finches are some of the smallest and cutest birds in the backyard. Enjoy a collection...