Where to Find Native Plants in WNC and Upstate SC
Native plants attract birds, butterflies, and bees! Here’s where to find native plants in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.
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Six Things That May Surprise You About Songbirds
Photographer and naturalist, Sharon Mammoser, shares insight into the wonderful world of songbirds. Read about their nesting, breeding, and eating habits – as well as a few ways to help our feathered friends.
Vote in the 2026 Habitat at Home Photo Contest
We got nearly 300 photos in our annual Habitat at Home photo contest. A panel of judges chose these finalists and now it’s up to you to choose the grand prize winner.
How to Attract Goldfinches to Your Yard
Love to see these bright and beautiful birds? Here’s what plants to grow, what to put in feeders, and more ways to attract goldfinches.
Enter the 2026 Habitat at Home Photo Contest!
Enter the 2026 Habitat at Home photo contest and show us the wild things where you live. You are not only restoring much-needed habitat, you’re inspiring others!
Complete Guide to Gardening for Butterflies
This complete guide to gardening for butterflies in Western NC and Upstate SC covers butterfly host plants, top nectar plants, best trees, and many butterfly gardening tips!
Habitat at Home: The Benefits of Mulch around Trees, Both for Insects and the Tree’s Health
Trees bring leaves, and the cycle of the season brings those leaves raining down on your yard every fall. But what to do with those...
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Winter Bird Feeding: Ten Mistakes to Avoid
Attract winter birds! Avoid these 10 common mistakes in feeder type, cleaning, placement, and seed choice to create a healthy, thriving backyard habitat.
Monarch Migration: More Than Milkweed
Every fall, millions of monarchs make their way down to the equator to flee the harsh winter conditions that would await them up north. On...
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