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Ask A Master Gardener: How to attract hummingbirds to your garden

Frozen in midair, this female ruby-throated hummingbird showcases its amazing flight abilities to hover and fly forward, backward and sideways.

July 9, 2026

By Amy Simone

Attract the ruby-throated hummingbird to your yard with these tips from Master Gardener Amy Simone, then sit back and enjoy their beautiful show.

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Amy Simone, Ask a Master Gardener, UVM Extension Master Gardener Program, garden, hummingbird, plant

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