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Sally Roth

Sally Roth is an award-winning author of more than 20 popular books about gardening, nature, and birds, including the best-selling Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. Roth is also a contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. She and her husband share their home in the high Rockies with a variety of animals.
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Easy Perennials That Anyone Can Grow

Gardening doesn't have to be difficult. Make growing plants simple by adding these resilient and easy perennials to your garden.

Get to Know the Gravity-Defying Nuthatch Bird Family

Moving headfirst down tree trunks is just one nuthatch bird trait. Find out more about...

The Chickadee Birds: All About Chickadees

To attract and identify the types of chickadees in North America, learn about chickadee songs,...

Window Bird Feeders Give You Closer Views of Birds

Even if you don't have a big backyard with trees, you can still enjoy attracting...

Tips for Deer Resistant Plants and Deer Deterrents

Deer may be adorable, but they can seriously damage your garden. Follow this advice to...

Grow Native Ornamental Grasses for Birds and Butterflies

Native ornamental grasses attract seed eating and nesting birds to backyards. Some grasses also serve...

Modern Minis: Small Plants for Small Yards

Give your yard a modern miniature makeover. Good things come in small packages with these...
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Myths and Facts About Butterfly Host Plants

It takes more than nectar to increase the variety of species in your garden. Learn...

Top 10 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants

Attract birds, butterflies and bees with beautiful native plants that are easy to grow. Choose...

Get to Know Gorgeous Blue Grosbeaks

Learn about the beautiful, but uncommon, blue grosbeaks, including where to find them, what they...

Birdscaping: Grow Plants for Nesting Birds

Grow bird-friendly plants for nesting birds. Include a mix of berry bushes, evergreen bushes, fruit...

Wake Up Early to Listen for a Robin Bird Call

Robins start singing even before sunrise. Learn what a robin bird call sounds like and...

Discover the Fastest Birds in North America

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

The Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush that is known for...

Mourning Dove Nests: The Fastest Nest Builders

You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest. Learn...

7 Backyard Birds That Eat Berries

As insects disappear, trees and shrubs produce persistent bite-sized fruits. Watch these winter backyard birds...

Expert Tips for Growing a Drought Tolerant Garden

You can still have a gorgeous garden even when rainfall is scarce. Follow this expert...
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Annual and Perennial Butterfly Garden Designs

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

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.

The Value Of Milkweed

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

Top Songbirds in America

Bird songs are beautiful and melodic. Discover why you should be listening as well as...

Winter Gardening: Tips to Add Color

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