American goldfinches (Spinus tristis) can be entertaining to watch as they contort to pluck food from plants and do aerial somersaults. Their bright coloring also makes them attractive little flyers ...

This keystone species is critical to many forest ecosystems. Like the people of New Jersey, red oaks are adaptable, tough, ...

Reds, yellows and purples fill the landscape and remind us that fall gardens still have plenty of life left. While many cultivated plants offer ornamental appeal, not all of them provide food for ...

September birding should be very good as so many species will be traversing Western New York and stopping over to rest.

Give long-distance fliers a spot to rest on their journey with these pretty plants! They offer late-season blooms, seeds, and ...

Fall garden cleanup can feel like a race against winter—raking leaves, cutting back perennials, and tidying up before the ...

One of the quickest ways to help attract birds to your garden is by providing the kind of food they like - here's what the experts say ...

Rabbitbrush is an important late-season plant for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife. This new queen will forage before finding overwintering space. Photo: Lisa Mason, Native plants can ...

Consumptive pursuits and non-consumptive ones seem like divergent paths to enjoying the outdoors, but many of us walk both ...

EXCLUSIVE: As temperatures drop and severe weather sets in, birds expend more energy to stay warm and may struggle to find ...

Households in the UK have been urged to put peanuts in their garden in September if they want to see some beautiful birds ...

Reduce other garden incentives for squirrels by putting fine wire mesh over veg patches and removing fallen fruit, as well as planting squirrel-repellent flowers such as daffodils and alliums, he ...