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I'd like to personally welcome you to our online community. As a Birds & Blooms subscriber, you're entitled to receive this exclusive subscriber-only newsletter each month, free with your magazine subscription. Using the links in the newsletter is the easiest way to enjoy all your Birds & Blooms Plus online benefits. In each monthly Plus newsletter, you’ll find bonus features, more beautiful bird and flower photos, expert advice and “insider information” to compliment your current magazine issue. It's our way of saying "Thanks for being a loyal subscriber!"
Every year, as late summer rolls around, I find myself asking, what will I plant next year? For me, sunflowers are always near the top of that list. Without fail, sometime over the summer I’ve spied a new variety in a neighbor’s yard that I wish I’d discovered a few months earlier.
If your sunflowers are starting to bloom, you don’t want to miss our Web Plus feature, The Key to Sunflowers, which tells you how to get the most bang for your buck this season. And if you’re like me and are without the sunflower varieties you want, then start planning ahead. We’ll show you some great seed sources for next year!
Also in Web Plus, attract birds to your backyard with these Setting the Table Tips, and learn which Flowers in Disguise could threaten your garden.
While we’re discussing summer gardens, why don’t you take a moment to share your successes from the season? Maybe you grew a unique plant…or witnessed fledglings take flight…or finally got your garden just the way you’ve always wanted. Use our simple Submit Your Story form to share it with us. We’d love to hear from you.
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The Key to Sunflowers Get the most out of your blooms, and learn the best places to shop for seeds. Learn More |
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Setting the Table Tips Attract more birds to your yard with “backyard secrets” from fellow readers. See the Tips |
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Flowers in Disguise Don’t be fooled by these invasive plants just because they’re pretty. Get the List |
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For those of you who receive Birds & Blooms EXTRA (subscribers should be receiving the September issue soon), we’ve packed it full of funny stories, amazing photos and more.
We also have four great bonus stories, just for EXTRA subscribers. Read about the raptor’s paradise, Hawk Mountain, and keep squirrels away from your bird feeder with these easy Squirrel Busters.
Finally, our experts chime in, too. Don’t start pruning this season before reading our Pruning Tips from Melinda Myers, and Tom Allen shares some of his favorite butterflies in Skipper Secrets.
Summer is far from over, so get out and enjoy your backyard. See you next month!
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Hawk Mountain Migration makes fall a great time to visit this raptors’ paradise. See More |
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Squirrel Busters Readers share their best tips to keep these furry critters away. Learn the Secrets |
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Pruning Tips What to know before you cut. Gardening expert Melinda Myers shares her advice. Learn More |
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Skipper Secrets Top 5 favorites to watch for in your backyard from butterfly expert, Tom Allen. Start Looking |
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