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News: Lola, Aged Six, Spots Rare Butterfly

News: Lola, Aged Six, Spots Rare Butterfly
Lola saw a rare queen of Spain fritillary at Cornwall’s Eden Project during a summer that brought increased butterfly sightings in southern England.
  • Plant And Pest Team
  • October 27, 2026
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Wildlife Cameras Reveal The Backyard Visitors You Don’t Even Know Are There – 16 Top Picks To Capture Charming Footage

Wildlife Cameras Reveal The Backyard Visitors You Don't Even Know Are There – 16 Top Picks To Capture Charming Footage
Homes & Gardens highlights 16 wildlife cameras, from smart bird feeders to night-vision models, for observing animals and identifying garden visitors.
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  • October 26, 2026
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How To Make Your Yard A Winter Haven For Chickadees – And See More Of These Beautiful Birds

How To Make Your Yard A Winter Haven For Chickadees – And See More Of These Beautiful Birds
Cornell Lab guidance outlines winter yard changes that can give chickadees food, shelter and places to cache seeds.
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  • October 26, 2026
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Wildlife Experts Warn Against Using This Common Halloween Decoration – It Will Put Birds And Hedgehogs At Risk

Wildlife Experts Warn Against Using This Common Halloween Decoration – It Will Put Birds And Hedgehogs At Risk
Wildlife experts warn that stretchy outdoor Halloween webs can entangle birds, bats and hedgehogs, and advise choosing solid decorations instead.
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  • October 25, 2026
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Your Bird Bath Needs More Than Fresh Water In Winter – These Tools Will Keep It Ice-Free For Visiting Wildlife

Your Bird Bath Needs More Than Fresh Water In Winter – These Tools Will Keep It Ice-Free For Visiting Wildlife
Heated baths, submersible heaters and floating objects can help keep bird-bath water accessible in winter, but each option has limits.
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  • October 25, 2026
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5 Plants To Plant In October To Help Robins, Finches, Redwings And Blackbirds Survive Winter, According To Wildlife Experts

5 Plants To Plant In October To Help Robins, Finches, Redwings And Blackbirds Survive Winter, According To Wildlife Experts
A gardening report recommends planting holly, rowan, hawthorn, crab apple and ivy in October to provide birds with food or shelter.
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  • October 20, 2026
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16 Beautiful Bird Houses For A Charming Wildlife Addition To Any Backyard

16 Beautiful Bird Houses For A Charming Wildlife Addition To Any Backyard
Homes & Gardens highlights 16 decorative birdhouses, with advice on materials, placement, shelter and cleaning for backyard use.
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  • October 20, 2026
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The 3 Best Plants To Add To Your Garden If You Want More Cardinals This Season

The 3 Best Plants To Add To Your Garden If You Want More Cardinals This Season
Hawthorn, crabapple and dogwood can offer cardinals fruit, insects and cover. Here’s what gardeners should know about planting for birds.
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  • October 18, 2026
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A Bee Hotel Gives Pollinators A Safe Place To Shelter – We’ve Found 16 Beautiful Designs Made From Natural Materials

A Bee Hotel Gives Pollinators A Safe Place To Shelter – We’ve Found 16 Beautiful Designs Made From Natural Materials
Homes & Gardens rounds up 16 bee hotels made from natural materials, with options for different gardens and nesting needs.
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  • October 18, 2026
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16 Of The Best Winter Bird Feeders That Look Good Enough To Leave Out All Year

16 Of The Best Winter Bird Feeders That Look Good Enough To Leave Out All Year
Homes & Gardens highlights 16 winter bird feeders that pair practical features, such as weather protection, with designs suited to year-round display.
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  • October 9, 2026
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What To Do With Mint In October – 6 Essential Tricks For Healthy, Long-Lasting Plants
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What To Do With Mint In October – 6 Essential Tricks For Healthy, Long-Lasting Plants

Homes & Gardens recommends pruning, clearing debris, dividing crowded mint and…
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  • October 29, 2026
Backyard Composting Checklist 2026
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Backyard Composting Checklist 2026

This checklist is for gardeners who want to turn suitable household and…
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  • October 29, 2026
15 Best Halloween Solar Garden Lanterns for Spooky Outdoor Displays in 2027
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15 Best Halloween Solar Garden Lanterns for Spooky Outdoor Displays in 2027

Compare 15 Halloween solar garden lanterns, from flame-effect multipacks to purple…
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  • October 29, 2026
9 Deer-Resistant Bulbs To Plant This Fall For A Colorful Spring Garden
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9 Deer-Resistant Bulbs To Plant This Fall For A Colorful Spring Garden

Master gardener Rhonda Fleming Hayes recommends nine bulbs deer tend to avoid, while…
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  • October 29, 2026
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