If the idea of meticulously planning and caring for a garden brings you nothing but stress, this gardening trend might bring ...

Environmentalists say monarch populations are shrinking due to climate change, agricultural expansion and herbicides that ...

Hollies and possumhaws are December scene stealers in the garden, about as postcard perfect as plants can be for the holidays ...

As December brings frigid temperatures and snowy landscapes to Connecticut, our feathered friends face unique challenges in ...

If you are thinking about making your yard more sustainable or eco-friendly in the coming year, have you considered creating ...

Make your own feeding mixture to maximize the number of species visiting your yard. Black oil sunflower seed is a favorite of ...

These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

Birds need a safe and welcoming space to eat, drink, and bathe. Predators can include raccoons dexterous enough to infiltrate ...

Chad Witko is Senior Coordinator of Avian Biology with the National Audubon Society.

Much can be learned about the natural world by watching birds at back yard feeders. Best of all it can be done from the ...

Engelmann’s daisies are native to the south-central United States, and hardy in USDA zones 5-10. They can grow in a variety ...

Where do the ducks go in the winter?” was an oft-asked question of Holden Caulfield, J.D. Salinger’s main character in “Catcher in the Rye.” Well, I don’t care about the ducks. I care about the ...