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Stacy Tornio

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.
easy Plants for Kids to grow: Zinnias

Top 10 Easy Plants for Kids to Grow

Get little ones excited about flower gardening with these easy plants for kids to grow. We also found foolproof vegetables for kids.

The Best Websites to Order Plants Online

If you want to order plants online, check out our favorite online plant retailers. These...

Save Money and Recycle with Cardboard Gardening

With this eco-friendly, free and easy gardening method, you’ll have a better garden in no...

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...

Top 10 Red Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds

Give your garden a bold new look with gorgeous red flowers that hummingbirds will love.

13 Garden Remedies to Stop Doing

From using coffee grounds in soil to doubling your fertilizer for better results, here are...

Top 10 Sunny Sunflower Varieties

Discover a whole new face of this radiant bloom with our top picks of cool...

Top 10 Shade Tolerant Coral Bells

Discover why these fabulous shade tolerant beauties are some of the best-kept secrets in the...

33 Tips for Farmers Markets

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

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 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 Black Plants

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

How to Make Birdseed Suet Cupcakes

Feed birds with this simple and fun homemade birdseed suet recipe. Learn how easy it...

Southwest Hotspot for Migrating Hummingbirds

Visit Beatty's Guest Ranch and Orchard to see as many as 14 species of migrating...

Hummingbird Banding in Michigan

Hummingbird banding allows this Michigan birder to provide hummingbird information to others.

Dos and Don’ts of Freezing Your Vegetable Harvest

Ready to harvest those veggies? Try freezing them to enjoy long after the summer days...

Use a Hawk Picture to Scare Birds Away from Windows

One way to prevent birds from hitting glass is to place a picture or silhouette...