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Quick Answers: The hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America, with some species weighing as little as .1 ounces. Over 330 species of hummingbirds live in the Western hemisphere. These little birds delight us with their fast-beating wings and colorful feathers. It’s hard to imagine how tiny baby hummingbirds and hummingbird eggs must be […]

When Do Hummingbirds Lay Eggs and Have Babies?

House Digest

Many of us love having hummingbirds in our yard, but some people have been adding this well-known liquid to their feeders even though it could make birds sick.

Steer Clear From Offering This Liquid For Hummingbirds To Drink

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

While Hurricane Debby moves across Northern Florida today, we are sitting in the steam bath today though it isn't quite as bad as we saw last week. Today over Eastern Pennsylvania to Southern New England it is going to be a hot humid day. Thunderstorm activity however is probably going to minimal unless you are north of Route 84. This is where the Storm Prediction Center has elevated risk for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight. The area covers much of Northern Ohio, Northern Pennsylvania, much of Upstate NY and interior New England as far north as Maine. As for temperatures here, sunshine should take highs into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon. We will throw in the chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm but activity should be far less than the last several days.

Severe weather risks loom next 2 days Northeast as Debby is a possibility in some form late week

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Why Do Birds Sit On High Voltage Power Lines, And How Come They Don't Get Fried?

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

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Insects are a vital part of our ecosystem, but some can be incredibly dangerous to humans. From venomous stings to disease transmission, here are the top five deadliest insects in the United States.

The Top 5 Deadly Insects in the USA

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Cute but a gardening hazard, these furry rodents can ruin your favorite plants in no time. So, here’s How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants!. Squirrels and chipmunks won’t just irritate you by knocking over plants and pots; these adorable mini monsters cause immense damage by digging up bulbs and burying nuts and seeds in pots. But we have just the right tricks to help you keep squirrels out of potted plants without harming them!

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants

Squirrels can be pesky for various reasons, but you might've never suspected the bushy-tailed fiend scampering around your garden to be a tomato thief, too. Squirrels do eat tomatoes, which may be why your slug repellents, bird net coverings, and other defense mechanisms are no longer working to protect your plants.

Do Squirrels Eat Tomatoes? How to Keep Them Away from Your Harvest

Hibiscus plants boast some of the largest and most colorful blooms among their perennial peers. The ultimate goal is flowers when you grow and care for one of these shrubs. We want as many as possible, for as long as possible. So when they fall off sooner than we expected, the disappointment is real.

Why is My Hibiscus Dropping Flowers?

Real Homes

Knowing what flowers to plant in August isn't always so clear-cut. But that's why we called in help from pro planters —here's what they said to pot.

The 7 flowers to plant in August, according to gardening gurus

Knowing How and When to Deadhead Hydrangeas will definitely help you have more flowers throughout the season!. Deadheading your hydrangea blooms can help your plant use its energy to produce more flowers and new growth. This is why it is essential to know how to do it the right way, which is what this article is about.

How and When to Deadhead Hydrangeas for More Flowers

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Moths and butterflies belong to the same insect order, the Lepidoptera. This category encompasses over 180,000 species. The butterfly and moth have their behavioral and physical differences. That includes butterflies being active during the day while moths are nocturnal. The stages between larva and adult have their distinctions too. What follows is an in-depth review […]

Moth vs Butterfly: The 8 Key Differences

Creating a garden that attracts hummingbirds can be incredibly rewarding. These tiny, iridescent birds are not only a joy to watch but also play a vital role in pollination. As a gardener, selecting the right shrubs can provide a continuous source of nectar for hummingbirds, ensuring they frequent your garden throughout the blooming season.

10 Shrubs That Provide Nectar for Hummingbirds

Homes & Gardens

Mushrooms certainly have an ornamental value, but some varieties are poisonous and it might be best to remove them

Why are mushrooms growing in my yard? Experts share 3 reasons why fungi keeps popping up in your garden

Gardening Know How

August is the ideal time to plant many cool-weather vegetables that can be harvested through fall and into winter. Get sowing with our essential planting guide.

15 Vegetables To Plant In August – For An Abundant Fall Harvest

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Have you ever seen anyone put an avocado pit in water to grow an avocado tree? I've seen lots of people try, but only a few succeed. My mom has a tiny avocado tree growing in her living room that she managed to grow from the pit of a Hass avocado she ate. It's small but thriving, and I've often wondered if it will ever grow actual avocados.As it turns out, it could—but they won't be Hass avocados. Wait, huh?

Avocado farmer explains secret why you can't grow Hass avocado trees from Hass seeds

Tom's Guide

Deadheading can be a practical way to remove old flowers and encourage new growth, but it isn’t always necessary. These 9 plants use other methods to survive another year.

9 plants you never need to deadhead —here's why you should leave them alone this summer

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Do Birds Eat Nuts? How to Safely Feed Nuts to Birds

For Amber Lush of Burkmann Nutrition’s Bird Seed Divison, feeding birds changed the way she looks at nuts. “Even when I’m at the grocery store, now...

Do Birds Eat Nuts? How to Safely Feed Nuts to Birds

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