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Birdhouses Versus Nesting Boxes: What’s Best For Birds

Published on March 31, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Decorative birdhouses versus a proper nesting box.

Forget letting birds nest in cute but unsafe birdhouses! If you really want to help wild birds, provide proper nesting boxes made for specific species and do what you can to prevent birds from using … [Read more...]

50 Flowers For Hummingbirds & How To Keep Them Coming Back

Published on February 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird hovering over pink flower to collect nectar.

These annual and perennial flowers will attract hummingbirds to your garden. With varying bloom times, you can provide nectar-rich plants throughout the growing season in a cold climate garden … [Read more...]

Make a Robin Nesting Shelf (Free Plans)

Published on September 2, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Robin and nesting shelf with nest.

This simple building plan shows how to make a nesting shelf for robins (Turdus migratorius) where they can build a nest and raise their young. The open design is also attractive to phoebes and house … [Read more...]

14 Birdbath Planter Ideas for Your Garden

Published on June 7, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

A birdbath turned into a sedum and flower planter.

Got an old or broken birdbath? Turn it into a beautiful garden planter. Have a look at these ideas to see what you can plant in a shallow birdbath using annuals, succulents, and more, or how to turn … [Read more...]

29 Etsy Finds for a Brilliant Garden Season

Published on May 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Favorite garden art and supplies from Etsy shops.

I scoured Etsy shops to find items that can make your garden more beautiful or easier to tend—or both. I've also included some shopping tips to help decide what's right for you. Want more? The … [Read more...]

Do You Know Hummingbirds? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

Published on April 6, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Do you know hummingbirds? Take the quiz and find out

A fun, brief quiz to test your knowledge of hummingbird facts. Find out what you know about these delightful little birds. Wondering when they'll appear in your area? This spring migration map … [Read more...]

Make a Papier-Mâché Bird (Beginner Tutorial)

Published on March 7, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Papier-Mache bird by Sarah Hand

Use this step-by-step tutorial to create a papier-mâché bird—a folk-art inspired robin. This is an excerpt from the book, Art Makers: Papier-Mâché by Sarah Hand. For more creative projects also see … [Read more...]

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