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...]
Birdhouses & Feeders
Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)
Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box to encourage wrens to raise their young in your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, and Bewick's wrens and others of a similar … [Read more...]
How To Make a Stone Birdhouse
Use these step-by-step instructions to make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden. With the right adhesive these little houses can last outdoors for years to come. To make nesting boxes … [Read more...]
How to Make a Butterfly Water Feeder
Fresh water is essential for butterflies. Make this grapevine wreath water feeder and attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. If you are interested in mason bee houses or nesting boxes, this … [Read more...]
Make An Ant Moat for Hummingbird Feeders
If you have ants raiding your hummingbird feeder, this simple DIY moat will prevent them from ever reaching the sugar water. I’ve been using mine for a while now, and it completely solved the … [Read more...]
Make a Chickadee Nesting Box (Free Plans)
It is really cool when birds settle into backyard birdhouse nesting boxes, but did you know many are not safe? Just as each species of bird makes different choices based on their needs when nesting in … [Read more...]
New Bird Feeder? Use These Tips to Attract Birds
Along with a plant-filled organic garden with plenty of insects and nesting places, there are several other things you can do to attract birds to your garden and encourage them to settle in. See … [Read more...]