Stacy Tornio

Stacy Tornio is a freelance writer and author with more than 15 gardening and outdoorsy books. She tries to get as much sunshine as possible and is currently on a quest to see all the national parks in North America.
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16 Long-Blooming Flowers for Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Fill your garden with colorful, nectar-rich flowers that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer into fall.

33 Tips for Farmers Markets

This helpful farmers market guide provides you with 33 of the best tips, hints and...

Top 10 Hummingbird Flowers and Plants

We have a great plant recommendation in every color. Take a look at these nectar-rich...

Top 10 Foolproof Plants for Kids

Get kids excited about gardening with some gardening basics and our list of foolproof plants...

The Cutest Birds in America

The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds...

Birding Hotspots of a Lifetime

Planning a birding trip? See our recommendations for six birding hotspots around the world that...

Big Container Garden Ideas

Make a big impact with these container garden ideas.

DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Nature Lovers

Create one-of-a-kind presents this year with these DIY gift basket ideas.

Top 10 Best Tomatoes to Grow

Go beyond the ordinary with these unique picks that boast terrific flavor and bright colors...

Top 10 Summer-Blooming Shrubs

Attract hummingbirds and butterflies with these summer-blooming shrubs that provide a robust nectar source in...

Top 10 Shrubs for Small Spaces

Yes, you do have room for an extra shrub or two—all of our picks for...
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Top 10 Shrubs for Shade

Don't let your shady yard stop you from having a lively landscape—jazz up your space...

Top 10 Seed-Bearing Plants

Keep these seed-bearing plants in your garden all winter long, and the birds will thank...

Top 10 Tropical Plants

With a sunny window and a little patience, you can grow tropical plants for your...

Top 10 Container Foliage Plants

Small space gardening is a cinch when you use these colorful foliage plants to make...

Top 10 Black Plants

The new black is just black when it comes to the world of horticulture. Check...

Free Plants

Save money in your backyard with these seven easy gardening tips.

Cardboard Gardening

With this eco-friendly, free and easy gardening method, you’ll have a better garden in just...

Create the Ultimate Backyard Wildlife Habitat

Love attracting birds? Don’t stop there. Garden for wildlife to create the ultimate backyard habitat...

A Chic Chick’s Guide to Birding

Birding with a friend is twice as nice! Gather your girlfriends and check out our...

Growing Bird Seed

Plants that allow you to harvest seeds attract more birds to your backyard.