Meet the Virginia Opossum: Surprising Facts About North America’s Only Marsupial
Fifty teeth, thumbs on their feet and a famous fainting act: get to know the misunderstood marsupial in your backyard.
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Inviting Eastern Bluebirds to Nest in Your Yard
What eastern bluebirds look for in a nest box, where to mount it, and how to keep house sparrows from moving in…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Feeding Birds in Winter
Which feeders and foods to start with this winter, where to hang them, and how to keep chickadees and other birds coming…
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Meet the Native Bees Visiting Your Flowers
Honeybees get the attention, but thousands of native bee species work American gardens. Meet the common ones and learn how to help.
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Leave the Seed Heads: Fall Plants Goldfinches Love
Why a slightly untidy fall garden feeds goldfinches and other birds, which seed heads to leave standing, and when to cut them…
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Keeping Your Bird Feeders Clean and Safe
How often to clean bird feeders, what to use, and what to do if you find sick birds. A simple routine that…