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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Hummingbirds ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Things Hummingbirds Need in May – to Help Support Them During Nesting Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hummingbirds are active across much of the US in spring and will stop in the backyards bursting with resources ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fiG3WsvBNrTbnqmPxkqmKk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Native Wildflower Is Sought After by Hummingbirds – Plant It Now for a Low-Maintenance Summer Perennial ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Royal catchfly provides late-season nectar to hummingbirds, just as they gear up for migration ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HjTfNZ6CJpnJKC6pg8Zqqj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Only Red Flowers You Need to Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies to Your Yard this Summer – 5 Easy to Grow Varieties ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pollinators love these fiery-hued blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kc3ruAkt6fVqedKBKXQuCZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders – 6 Simple Fixes That Actually Work (and Keep Nectar Clean for Longer) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expert-backed techniques to keep hummingbird feeders ant free ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rachel.bull@futurenet.com (Rachel Bull) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Bull ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XGHsMcNKWYD2e4VYdP9nCk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ALDI's Glass Hummingbird Feeders Look High-End, But They're So Affordable – I'm Buying One Now Before They Sell Out ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ ALDI's hand-painted glass hummingbird feeders will bring artisanal flair to your garden ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martha Davies ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dj9txnQ8hnQqXRibZUqySG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Unusual Climber Attracts Hummingbirds All Summer Long – Plant it Now for Beautiful Scent and Dazzling Flowers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Returning hummingbirds will love to discover this vine in your yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFKgtKPxfvaaHdT4LBNNKQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Create the Ultimate Hummingbird Sanctuary in a Single Planter on Your Patio – In Just 3 Simple Steps ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-create-a-hummingbird-planter</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This charming, space-saving idea invaluable to hummingbirds ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RmjdypWy6AQC86YSKwQLtF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing This Climber in Pots Will Make Hummingbirds Flock to its Nectar-Rich Flowers – And it's Perfect for Smaller Spaces ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 7 key steps to growing trumpet vine in pots ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aVTCQC4huFvqbPt9DonQXP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Safe Perching Spot is the Secret to Attracting More Hummingbirds to Your Yard – and Compact Trees Are the Perfect Pick ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's easy to overlook the importance of hummingbird perches, but these space-saving trees provide them plenty of shelter ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martha Davies ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgVZfRF8Upr49FVd9zbyLh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Only Tree You Need to Attract Hummingbirds – They’ll Use it to Nest Now and Will Love its Fragrant Flowers in Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Temple of Bloom Seven-Son Flower provides year-round interest in the yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:25:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3YRuXZCGUSDayoyAj7NRxE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hummingbirds Are Returning, but They Don’t Want Your Bird Bath – These Charming Creatures Prefer a Gentle Mist ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to give hummingbirds the spa experience they yearn for ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:40:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cLNY4H5cqq4zuFKnU3FAXS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Waiting for Hummingbirds to Return? Your Yard Might Be Missing This One Item They Adore ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is how to create a hummingbird haven this spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martha Davies ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb8kezmqNkRyRPcrJUjRP8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Shade-Loving Plants That Hummingbirds Can’t Resist – To Fill Your Yard With Wildlife and Color  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Encourage these feathered friends into your yard with these expert-approved picks ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:18:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RmjdypWy6AQC86YSKwQLtF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Balcony Hummingbird-Friendly – Even if You Live in a City ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can make migration less hazardous for these captivating creatures ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacky Parker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fiG3WsvBNrTbnqmPxkqmKk-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Attract these adorable birds to your plot with this advice ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rachel.bull@futurenet.com (Rachel Bull) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Bull ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RmjdypWy6AQC86YSKwQLtF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Best Native Honeysuckles to Get Pollinators and Hummingbirds Flocking to Your Garden – plus the Non-Native Plants to Avoid ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Native honeysuckle varieties are beautiful and beneficial, unlike non-native ones ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GKprMjHScKVLmh4aAbmuDG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Beautiful Plants That Will Bring Hummingbirds to Your Yard Even in the Coldest Months ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-for-winter-nectar-to-attract-hummingbirds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In mild climates it's still possible to nurture hummingbirds in your garden over winter ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rachel.bull@futurenet.com (Rachel Bull) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Bull ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HM2V8Y2QdseTPE7HdSJbpK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Don’t Put Hummingbird Feeders Away for Winter' Urges a Bird Expert – They’re a Vital Resource, but Only if Properly Maintained ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-leave-hummingbird-feeders-out-all-winter</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Migrating hummingbirds rely on feeders in certain states during the coldest months ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:23:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgVZfRF8Upr49FVd9zbyLh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An ornithologist reveals where hummingbirds overwinter in the US – plus tips on how to help them if you live in California, Texas, or Florida ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/where-do-hummingbirds-overwinter</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These beautiful birds need some extra support during the winter season ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/StjTbyAnNnokgksETiQQwW-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Rick &amp; Nora Bowers via Alamy]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hummingbird nooks are our latest obsession for attracting these adorable creatures to our yards – and there are just 5 steps to making one ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-create-a-hummingbird-nook</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Food, shelter, and a quiet location equals the perfect recipe for a successful hummingbird nook ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HM2V8Y2QdseTPE7HdSJbpK-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Arto Hakola via Alamy]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 clear signs it’s time to take down your hummingbird feeder – before winter sets in ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t take your feeder down too soon –doing so can harm hummingbirds preparing to migrate. Here’s how to time it just right ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:38:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lola.houlton@futurenet.com (Lola Houlton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lola Houlton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a2UuBrA9NXvWQuzWLssCmA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 tubular flowers to never deadhead in September – these plants are a late-summer lifeline for migrating hummingbirds on their epic journey south ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Help migrating hummingbirds this month by putting the shears back in the shed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNyXcYymDoWVJguBqUnuKF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hummingbird mint in pots – expert advice for a fuss-free patio plant that bees, birds and butterflies adore ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want to inject a little bit of color and scent into your pot displays, look no further than hummingbird mint ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fpxBLznA3YgjARdE7xikFn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow the Canary creeper – for a yellow-flowering climber that will prove irresistible to migrating hummingbirds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-the-canary-creeper</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing the Canary creeper is an easy way to fill your outside space with zingy yellow blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NbhsaxYM9EMwLcQZidcdfk-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Alamy/ Martin Fowler]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to create a hummingbird border – expert advice to transform your plot into a wildlife-friendly sanctuary ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-create-a-hummingbird-border</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These simple actions will make your yard attractive to native hummingbirds ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cLNY4H5cqq4zuFKnU3FAXS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why do hummingbirdsfight? Wildlife experts answer this age-old question – plus we reveal how you can keep the peace in your yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hummingbirds can be fiercely territorial, but there are ways to lessen disputes ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why wrapping aluminum foil around hummingbird feeders could save your nectar this summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A simple aluminum foil hack could help keep your hummingbird nectar cooler, fresher, and safer for your backyard visitors all summer long ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jennifer.ebert@futurenet.com (Jennifer Ebert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Ebert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a2UuBrA9NXvWQuzWLssCmA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 flowers to plant in August to fuel the hummingbird migration – it's not too late to grow a nectar-rich floral buffet  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These late-summer blooms will help hummingbirds on their journey south ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb8kezmqNkRyRPcrJUjRP8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do petunias attract hummingbirds? They may hold the secret to encouraging these popular birds to visit  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/do-petunias-attract-hummingbirds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These colorful blooms do more than brighten your garden – they can help turn your yard into a hummingbird haven ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:09:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jennifer.ebert@futurenet.com (Jennifer Ebert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Ebert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7nrgJnPMMXqQp4sExfyGTc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop deadheading these 5 perennials now – they’re essential for migrating hummingbirds during summer and fall ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-never-deadhead-for-hummingbirds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From bee balm to salvias, these hardworking plants are vital nectar sources for hummingbirds on the move ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:52:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LGJVJ74hkfXiisE79hd4QA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do hummingbirds like mandevilla? Discover why this tropical climber is a beacon for wildlife ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/do-hummingbirds-like-mandevilla</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mandevilla blooms are perfectly suited for hummingbirds ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNyXcYymDoWVJguBqUnuKF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow coral honeysuckle – for a fuss-free flowering vine that hummingbirds can’t resist ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-coral-honeysuckle</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing coral honeysuckle is an easy way to fill walls and fences with colorful blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4jVxZYwyMZxASt8szCYLGM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and where to spot hummingbirds in May – these miniature birds are once again on the move across North America  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/where-to-spot-hummingbirds-in-may</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, here's when and where to expect hummingbirds in your region ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:32:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hLRb6T2id3q2DnDxRcqHMj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This hummingbird magnet will transform any garden in a single season – how to grow the vibrant trumpet vine  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-trumpet-vine</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing trumpet vine is an easy way to fill your outside space with colorful blooms ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3TbXfg7bJwxZqcgJZ2aNyK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to care for hummingbirds in winter – and support migrating or resident birds during the cold months ahead ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-hummingbirds-in-winter</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ By following three simple steps, you can help these winged wonders during the winter months ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:34:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hzzNEzhV68Thk5QT2v9zqW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Anna&#039;s hummingbird perching on a frozen branch in winter]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Anna&#039;s hummingbird perching on a frozen branch in winter]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing hummingbird mint from seed in the fall – lessons from my time as a professional gardener ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-hummingbird-mint-from-seed</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Enjoy masses of blooms (and pollinators) next summer by learning how to grow hummingbird mint from seed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hwVJmahEMdSPHLdwrpMzJF-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Alex Manders  ]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Peach coloured Agastache &#039;summer sunset&#039;, commonly known as hummingbird mint, blooming in a garden during summer]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peach coloured Agastache &#039;summer sunset&#039;, commonly known as hummingbird mint, blooming in a garden during summer]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to divide hummingbird mint – expert propagation advice for this native perennial ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-divide-hummingbird-mint</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ While many people divide perennials in the fall, this is not the ideal time to divide hummingbird mint ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zxDhmhWKcJKxbmnDajyifC-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Pete Bemmer  ]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Agastache, or hummingbird mint, with purple blooms and a resting butterfly in the summer]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Agastache, or hummingbird mint, with purple blooms and a resting butterfly in the summer]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow firebush plants – for a native shrub that hummingbirds adore ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-firebush</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ By learning how to grow the firebush shrub you can easily attract spring pollinators to your yard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iqbQaDzsa9YSnZeMrTT5mH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beware of hummingbird houses – why you should avoid this product, and what to buy to help these beautiful creatures instead ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hummingbird-houses</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hummingbird houses are sold at all major online retailers, but they don't actually help hummingbirds. This is all you need to know about a mislabelled product ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex David ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3YRuXZCGUSDayoyAj7NRxE-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Getty Images / Juan Carlos Vindas]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow a hummingbird tree – an unusual tree with striking, colorful blooms ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-a-hummingbird-tree</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This flowering tree is ideal if you are looking for a unique statement that will attract pollinators ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UBczrLw7sXirSna3daZ9iK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Red blooms of the hummingbird tree in a garden]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Red blooms of the hummingbird tree in a garden]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hummingbird feeder wind chimes are a beautiful way to attract native birds to your yard – and I've just found the best deals on Amazon ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hummingbird-feeder-wind-chimes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ By placing hummingbird feeder wind chimes in trees and shrubs you can boost wildlife in your borders ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6pBu3dVjWa8S2QLuJxsYDA-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Morshed Anwar / 500px  ]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hummingbird trumpet plants – the ultimate native ground cover to attract pollinators to your yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This vigorous low-growing plant will produce a profusion of orange-red blooms that hummingbirds adore ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hLRb6T2id3q2DnDxRcqHMj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hummingbird mint – the ultimate native plant to attract birds, bees and butterflies ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This aromatic perennial will fill your summer borders with scent and color ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FjdA4JbDfWwzw28wnAfzSg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 4,000-mile migration of native hummingbirds is about to begin – here's how you can help these winged wonders ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From Alaska to Mexico, many hummingbirds travel astonishing distances during late summer ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb8kezmqNkRyRPcrJUjRP8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to create a hanging basket for hummingbirds – to attract these native beauties to your outdoor space ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how to make a beautiful display that these winged wonders will love ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UMhfCsapPLX7iJ8prZetyH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hummingbird feeder cameras are this year's must-have wildlife gadget – to help you capture professional shots of these miniature birds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With hummingbird feeder cameras in your yard, you can take high-quality photographs of these colorful, native birds ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cLNY4H5cqq4zuFKnU3FAXS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow a tulip tree – for a flowering tree that hummingbirds and pollinators adore ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tulips trees are celebrated for their spectacular spring show that is popular with butterflies, birds and bees ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j32fWpG89zvak6EwUTXZKM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trees that attract hummingbirds – 8 blossoming beauties for wildlife-friendly yards ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Welcome these winged wonders to your outdoor space with these fabulous, flowering trees ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KQXGxYZQy7QNbgogqGYNrX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 native spring flowers to attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant some of these native spring flowering plants to attract birds and pollinators to your plot this year ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RmjdypWy6AQC86YSKwQLtF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to stop other birds from using a hummingbird feeder ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Other birds can contaminate hummingbird feeders and scare hummingbirds away – learn how to keep these unwanted guests away with our helpful tips ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kg5WpkFJgaKCJcVBZdtX8j-1280-80.jpg">
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