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 ...

I think we need a couple of bright, cheerful pictures right about now, so here’s one to brighten your day. My wife, Jan, and I grow some non-native plants in our garden, especially ones that are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether they're just buzzing through or staying for a season, most hummingbirds common in North America spend time in Texas. Ruby-throated hummingbirds start their families in a swath of the state ...

Early fall is when we say goodbye to most of the migratory hummingbirds that have been visiting our gardens since mid-summer. Even after they’ve left us to fly south for the winter, we can continue to ...

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 ...