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 ...

two blue-throated hummingbirds resting on a branch - Karel Bartik/Shutterstock From the buzz of their tiny wings to their vibrant, colorful feathers — spotting a little hummingbird outside is always a ...

Red Dead Online Daily Challenges have just been updated, and the latest requirements involve finding Evergreen Huckleberry and Hummingbird Sage. Below, we list several locations for both items so you ...

Have you ever forgotten to refill the hummingbird feeder and then realized you were completely out of food? All the while, you watch the hummers darting around the yard seeking that elusive red syrup ...

Sierra San Antonio sage, a hybrid, is featured in the UC Davis hummingbird garden. Renee C. Byer [email protected] Have you been fortunate enough to be buzzed by a hummingbird in the garden? Maybe it’s ...

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

Hummingbirds birds are on the move, either fleeing a volcanic eruption in Iceland or just heading down south for the winter. In either case, they're looking for nectar-laden flowers to fuel their ...

Brian Kemble is curator at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. His monthly column focuses on drought-tolerant plants and dry gardens. Salvia is a large genus of about 900 species from around the ...

Aside from filling your garden with life and color, hummingbirds can offer a variety of benefits. First and foremost, these nectar-eating birds are essential pollinators, helping flowering plants ...

With just under 1,000 varieties, salvia is the largest genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Commonly known as sages, salvias come in a dizzying variety of forms and colors. Salvias can be evergreen ...

A tiny, avian newcomer has fluttered into a yard in Chilmark, and bird watchers still have a chance to see it.  For the first ...