Wildlife

Wildlife is as important as plants in a garden. These tips show how to welcome pollinators and other wild things into the garden with recommended plants, organic garden practices, and garden designs that provide vital food and habitat.

Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Feeders

Published on May 11, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Wondering why nearby hummingbirds aren't visiting your feeders? This checklist looks at why they might be avoiding your yard—or choosing a neighbor’s instead. By understanding what they need, you can … [Read more...]

Tips for Creating a Wildlife Pond & Garden

Published on April 15, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Wildlife gardening can transform even a modest urban space into a thriving habitat. In these videos, UK ecological gardener Chris Baines shares how he created his own wildlife garden and pond decades … [Read more...]

Where Native Bees Spend the Winter (& How Gardeners Can Help)

Published on April 11, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Ever wonder where bees disappear to in winter—and how they reappear like magic in spring? This gardener’s guide to native bees reveals where they really nest (hint: not in hives) and how you can help … [Read more...]

Garden Trends That May Do More Harm Than Good

Published on March 4, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Well-meaning garden trends aren’t always harmless. See how, despite our best intentions, hand-rearing monarchs, bug hotels, and guerrilla seed sowing can cause bigger issues. To avoid unnecessary … [Read more...]

Hummingbirds Through the Seasons (A Guide For Gardeners)

Published on January 26, 2025Last updated March 30, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

From spring migration through summer breeding in our gardens to the return journey south in fall, there are plenty of things gardeners can do to help hummingbirds thrive. If you are eager to know … [Read more...]

2025 Hummingbird Migration Map (Find Out When to Expect Them)

Published on January 20, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Spring is migration time for hummingbirds travelling from their winter homes to breeding habitats in the United States and Canada. Use this tracking map to know when to expect them in your … [Read more...]

2024 Fall Hummingbird Migration (Canada & United States)

Published on August 2, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

The fall hummingbird migration south from parts of Canada and the United States begins as temperatures start to cool. When it starts depends on their summer location and how far they have to travel. … [Read more...]

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