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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, 20 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.
319 threads
7,138 replies
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Butterflies
Can butterflies hear or smell?
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I read that after I grow my garden transplants indoors, I should "harden them off before planting them out". What does this mean and what's the best way…
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Birds
Where do birds sleep?
Where do birds sleep, and how do they survive severe weather conditions?
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Butterflies
What do butterflies see?
What do butterflies see?
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Birds
Is it necessary to bake eggshells for birds?
Is it necessary to bake eggshells for birds? Why do they like or need them?
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Butterflies
How big or small can butterflies be?
How big or small can butterflies be?
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Bushel Basket
How long does seed stay good?
I have a whole shoe box of left-over seed from previous years. How long does seed stay good?
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Birds
How long does a bird live?
How long does a bird live?
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Butterflies
Butterflies and moths
What is the difference between butterflies and moths?
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Bushel Basket
What kind of fertilizer do you recommend
What kind of fertilizer do you recommend for Seattle area soils?
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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birds hanging at the ocean
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This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
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