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Sallyroth

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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Myths and Facts About Butterfly Host Plants

It takes more than nectar to increase the variety of species in your garden. Learn about butterfly host plants and which ones to choose.

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...

All About Sparrows: What Birders Should Know

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your...

Mourning Dove Nests: The Fastest Nest Builders

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

The Chickadee Bunch: All About Chickadees

Chickadees are social birds that flock to feeders. To attract and identify chickadees, learn about...

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...

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...

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.

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...
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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...

Top 10 Best Roses

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

The Best Shade Garden Plants for Your Shady Areas

Gardeners are not doomed to boring, colorless plants for shady areas. Today’s shade garden plants...

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...