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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
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1,889 replies
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Birds
Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.
63 threads
4,788 replies
Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months ago
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Blooms
Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.
95 threads
279 replies
Latest: “color of hydrangeas” — 5 days, 18 hours ago
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Bushel Basket
Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.
91 threads
182 replies
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Ask Anything
General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.
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7,138 replies
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What is a good type of birdseed
Butterflies cannot hear, but they can feel vibration and they have an excellent sense of smell. Butterflies can smell or taste with the tiny receptors they have
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Butterflies cannot hear, but they can feel vibration and they have an excellent sense of smell. Butterflies can smell or taste with the tiny receptors they have
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Can you identify this butterfly?
A reader sent this to us. We think this is a Monarch, but would like a 2nd (actually 3rd) opinion!  Thank you!  
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Blooms
What kind of flower is this?
A reader sent this in.  She lives in Northern Michigan and sees on her way to work.  Any help would be appreciated. 
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Plants that attract birds and butterflies
I have a small yard and space is limited, but I'd like to attract birds and butterflies to my garden.What are some good plants that will do both?…
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Black Squirrels are driving me nuts!
I have a couple feeders and the black squirrels are driving me (and the birds) nuts!  What can I do to keep them away from the feeders?
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What kind of flower is this?
One of our readers sent us this question and picture: In S Carolina at Isles of Palms and there was this bush. It was constantly covered with butterflies of…
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