148 results for 'bird'

By KK Feeding wild birds in winter can aid their survival, in addition to providing humans with entertainment and a great learning opportunity for young and old alike. The presence of w

As summer wanes and the first signs of autumn appear, a remarkable natural event quietly unfolds across North America: the fall migration of hummingbirds. These tiny birds, barely larg

As a child, I remember spending many afternoons on my grandparents’ couch, gazing through their huge picture window at the birds visiting the feeders hung in the magnolia tree outside. It was the one

By KK An artfully crafted birdhouse is more than a decorative accent—it’s an investment in your garden’s beauty, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Attracting nesting birds to your l

Spring is here and the Hummingbirds are coming. The migration of hummingbirds heralds the coming of spring. Learn fun facts about hummingbirds as well as plants for your region that will attract them

By KK Concrete statuary and birdbaths add timeless elegance, texture, and personality to any outdoor space. Whether you’re creating a formal garden, enhancing a patio, or adding a focal

Buzz Off, Skeeters!  Does it seem you need to spend your summer wrapped in protective netting whenever you go outdoors? Are you constantly slapping at those bothersome mosquitoes buzzing 'round your h

 20 Best Gifts for Gardeners The # 1 request from gardeners forgifts was dirt!Find a gift they will cherish and use...Solid Copper 23" Diameter Handspun Copper BirdbathGardeners are natu

What’s your strategy for fall garden clean up? Are you a Clean-Sweeper, removing every fallen leaf, cutting back every perennial, mulching all the beds and trimming all the evergreens?

By KK A garden is an amazing thing. It can provide us with food, provide habitat for wildlife, or simply add beauty and value to our home. But a garden can also transcend the mere mater

Few things are more satisfying than tending your garden and watching your hard work evolve into a vibrant harvest. Whether your harvest consists of edibles, cut flowers, or simply a ve

Having worked in a retail nursery’s tree lot for several years, I learned a few things about cut Christmas trees that might help you out: Freshness: Buying your tree later does not mean it’s fresher.

By KK Gardening certainly has evolved in recent years. Once upon a time, who cared whether we kept an arsenal of plant pharmaceuticals and fertilizers in the shed, how much water we use

Hand blown glass Christmas ornaments come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered where the tradition came from? Glass blowing as an art has been around since 1500 BC. Excavations show th

By KK January is garden planning time for most of us--a time to delve into those seed and plant catalogs that keep arriving and see what's new and exciting for the coming year. After al

With a small garden it’s always hard to decide what plants will make the cut. Originally, I chose perennials and a few smaller shrubs to create a happy bird habitat to complement my va