Who would have guessed it, but apparently, hummingbirds like a tropical vacation as much as many humans do. As the weather gets colder across the United States and Canada, the tiny flutterers begin ...

Most gardeners know the excitement that comes with seeing a tiny hummingbird zip in and out of the yard. While feeders are a fantastic way to bring more of these fast-flying creatures onto the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. What plants do you recommend that will attract hummingbirds to feeders ...

Hummingbirds are not only fascinating to watch, they also play an important role in the natural world. These tiny speed demons are the sole pollinator for 160 native plants, and they are a bellwether ...

We are now in National Pollinator Week (June 19-25), an international celebration in support of pollinator health. The most familiar pollinators are honey bees and butterflies, but there are others: ...

Planting hummingbird friendly plants isn't just about pretty flowers: You want a mix of blooms and food sources. That's why ...

Question: I have noticed hummingbirds coming into my yard. How do I keep them here and what flowers do they like? Answer: Lucky are you to have the right location for hummingbirds to visit. Residents ...

Gardens aren’t just for plants and people. Gardeners today are far more accepting of toads, frogs, lizards, bees, spiders, squirrels, insects and other wildlife, appreciating the role they play in ...

This spring, our native coralbean, Erythrina herbacea, in our Brevard Discovery Garden (BDG) received numerous visits from hummingbirds. I know this because the tree is full of seed pods, which are ...

SEATTLE — It's not surprising that Heucheras (coral bells) have become one of the most popular perennials in Northwest gardens. These hybrids of North American wildflowers are easy to grow, come in a ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. There are lots of great flowering plants that will brighten your ...