📚 The ID This Blog

Expert guides to identifying the world around you

🌿 Plants

How to Identify 15 Common Houseplants (With Photos)

From pothos to peace lilies, learn to identify the most popular indoor plants and their care requirements at a glance.

5 min read · Feb 2026
🪨 Rocks

5 Most Valuable Rocks You Might Find in Your Backyard

That ordinary-looking rock could be worth hundreds. Here are the valuable minerals and gems hiding in plain sight.

4 min read · Feb 2026
🐛 Bugs

10 Dangerous Bugs in North America You Should Know

From brown recluse spiders to kissing bugs — identify these potentially harmful insects before they cause problems.

6 min read · Feb 2026
🐦 Birds

Backyard Birding for Beginners: 20 Common Birds to Know

Start your birdwatching journey with these easy-to-spot species. Learn their calls, habits, and how to attract them.

7 min read · Feb 2026
🐕 Dogs

The 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2026 (And How to Tell Them Apart)

Golden Retriever or Labrador? Husky or Malamute? Master the subtle differences between look-alike breeds.

5 min read · Feb 2026
🌿 Plants

25 Common Plants That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs

Protect your furry friends by learning which popular houseplants and garden plants pose a danger to pets.

6 min read · Feb 2026
🪨 Rocks

Rock Collecting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Collection

Everything you need to know to start rockhounding — tools, locations, identification tips, and how to display your finds.

5 min read · Feb 2026
🐛 Bugs

The Ultimate Butterfly Identification Guide: 30 Species

Monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies and more. A visual guide to identifying butterflies in your garden.

8 min read · Feb 2026
🤖 Technology

How AI is Revolutionizing Nature Identification

From amateur hikers to professional botanists — how artificial intelligence is changing the way we identify the natural world.

4 min read · Feb 2026
🌿 Plants

12 Edible Wild Plants You Can Forage (And Their Toxic Look-Alikes)

Foraging can be rewarding — or dangerous. Learn to tell edible plants from their poisonous doppelgängers.

7 min read · Feb 2026