Lori Vanover

A biologist reveals his winter finch forecast using wild food crop data. Find out what birds you can expect to see at your winter feeders.

Are bigger birds bothering your songbirds? Learn how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds, starlings and other undesirable birds at your feeders.

Don't toss out your old Halloween pumpkin after the holiday is over. It's harmful and there are many beneficial ways to use them in the garden.

Start now to get your garden ready for spring. Plant these bulbs in fall for carpets of color the following year.

Are your roses looking a little sick? Get expert advice on how to handle rose rosette disease, black spot on roses and botrytis blight.

Skip the winter doldrums and grow a rainbow of pretty spring blooms by forcing bulbs to flower inside your home.

Want to feed more bird species in your backyard? Follow these tried-and-true ways to learn how to attract birds to feeders.

Save those seeds! Our volunteer field editors share their proven tips for storing garden seeds for the next growing season.

Cardinals are beloved birds for their beauty and bold colors. But do you know the symbolism and meaning of cardinals that visit your backyard?

Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes robin eggs to hatch and more nest facts.

Canada thistle and bull thistle are invasive plants classified as noxious weeds. Learn how to get rid of thistle and find native alternatives.

Bright yellow false sunflower plants provide a welcome burst of late summer color in your garden beds. And they're perennials!

A garden expert answers questions about American pokeweed. Find out if this shrub is a native plant and if pokeweed berries are poisonous.

Speedwell, also known as Veronica, is a long blooming, pollinator-friendly perennial that brings flower power to the summer garden.

I was able to capture a photograph of this beautiful Magnolia Warbler in May of 2022 during spring migration. This was my first time traveling to Magee Marsh in Northwestern Ohio to partake in the Biggest Week in American Birding. It certainly did not disappoint! This particular warbler remained within arm’s length of me for at least 5 minutes. That doesn’t mean he sat still for very long though! This little guy was incredibly active as he flitted between branches. This is my favorite shot from…

These fringed, double tulips bring on the frills and ruffles with pink flowers that bloom in late spring. They’re ideal for cutting gardens.

Milkweed seeds are tricky to grow. Learn how to save seeds from milkweed pods and when to plant milkweed seeds outside or start them indoors.

If you're thinking of trying out fruit bird feeders, you'll want to learn what birds eat oranges. Also learn other fruits that attract birds.

I had been wanting to visit the Sax Zim Bog in Northern Minnesota for many years to do some fun winter birding. During the winter months, birds from the Arctic and Canada fly south to the northern states, and if you’re lucky, you may find a few. I finally had the chance this past winter. My daughter and I made the three hour trip north to Sax Zim Bog in early February of 2022. Winter in the bog is not for everyone, and when I tell you it was cold, it was cold. And snowy. We were able to find man…

Learn why you should add canterbury bells flowers to your garden beds and get expert tips on how to grow these biennial blooms.