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Sally Roth

Sally Roth gardens in desertlike conditions in the High Rockies but she can't resist plants with colorful foliage, like coleus.
A varied thrush perches on a branch in winter.

The Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush that is known for its dramatic beauty and haunting call.

40 Drought-Resistant Flowers and Plants for Your Garden

Beat the heat in your garden with 40 drought-resistant flowers and plants that will thrive...

How to Make a Butterfly Garden

For a fun twist, plant flowers that attract butterflies in a butterfly-shaped garden bed! We’ve...

Get to Know Blue Grosbeaks and How to Attract Them

Blue grosbeaks are as gorgeous as they are uncommon. Here's where you can find them...

Keep Growing: Fall is the Perfect Time to Plant Perennials

Learn the gardening basics of fall planting and find out why autumn is a prime...

Look for Broad-Tailed Hummingbirds in the Mountains

Learn how to attract, identify and observe broad-tailed hummingbirds in their 
high-elevation habitat throughout the...

Animal Hibernation: A Long Winter’s Nap

Wildlife nestle in for the season during hibernation, a cold-weather survival tactic.

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Balcony

Tempt birds to your balcony or patio with flashy flowers and a trio of tricks.

How to Start Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds

Experience the thrill of tiny bird feed perched on your finger.

Top 10 Colorful Coleus Favorites

Make room in your garden for fast-growing, trouble-free coleus.

Easy Care Perennials Anyone Can Grow

Make growing plants easy by adding these resilient and easy to grow plants to your...

The Value Of Milkweed

Lend a hand to monarchs by adding this plant to your garden.

Top Songbirds in America

Discover why you should be listening for these top-notch types of songbirds.

Winter Gardening: Tips to Add Color

Who says winter gardening has to be dull and boring? Take a look at some...

Birding Basics of the Fastest Birds In North America

From outwitting predators to raising a family, being fast can boost a bird’s chances of...

Top 10 Best Roses

There’s a longtime love affair between gardeners and roses. Find your new favorite tried-and-true rose...

Colorful Shade Tolerant Plants

A shade garden isn’t doomed to dreary, colorless choices. Today’s shade tolerant plants are more...

Attracting Birds With Birdscaping

A few clever gardening tricks will have you attracting birds like never before.

How to Safely Transplant Perennials

Break free of tradition — most perennials are fine for transplanting almost any time of...

Plant a Native Bird Garden

The trees and flowers in a native bird garden will bring in more species than...

Growing Lettuce to Attract Birds

Grow lettuce in your garden to attract birds like goldfinches and other backyard birds.