This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

Safflower seeds are a good option for a single-seed bird feeder. Some of the birds that eat safflower seeds include the black-capped chickadee, house finch, indigo bunting, mourning dove ...

Safflower Seeds for Cardinals and House Finches Safflower seeds are a great option for attracting cardinals and house finches, as well as deterring less desirable birds like grackles and starlings.

Do you want to make sure your feathered friends are nourished during the winter? These are the best bird foods to help them thrive in cold weather.

Bird feeding is stress-relieving and pretty enjoyable. It is for everyone. A bird feeder helps you attract more birds. A suitable bird feeder with suitable seeds would attract Blue Jays and cardinals.

As it is expected to get pretty darn cold around here starting Sunday, I thought a column concerning feeding birds is in ...

Not all bird seed is created equal. Here's the lowdown on which mixed bird seed you should avoid putting in your feeder for ...

Specialized feeders, such as Gray Bunny's Thistle Feeder, offer smaller perches and only tiny holes to help prevent larger birds and other wildlife from getting at the seeds. As you're trying to ...

Health Benefits of Safflower: Safflower, a plant known for its vibrant yellow and red flowers, has been used in traditional Chinese and Iranian medicine for centuries. The seeds of the plant are ...

How do robins fare in Minnesota winters? Can owls swivel their heads all the way around? What birdseed can they use that ...

Safflower oil, or Carthamus tinctorius, is a seed oil made from the safflower plant. Native to certain parts of Asia and Africa, safflower oil is commonly used in cooking but can also be used ...

As winter draws near, bird enthusiasts are back to stocking their feeders. Yet, what if this kind gesture ends up causing ...