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Pick the Perfect Bird Feeder for Your Backyard Guests

Published on May 2, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Various birds and bird feeders.

Use these tips to choose the right bird feeders for the wild birds in your garden. The various options each have pros and cons and suit specific bird species. Ready to fill your feeders? See How … [Read more...]

New Bird Feeder? Use These Tips to Attract Birds

Published on May 1, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bird eating berry in the garden.

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...]

How to Make Hummingbird Food (Sugar Water Recipe)

Published on April 27, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird landing at sugar water feeder.

Love hummingbirds? This sugar water recipe has the correct ratio to match the nectar hummingbirds find in the wild. We've also simplified it so you can make any size batch from small to large to avoid … [Read more...]

Phenology: Using Nature’s Signs & Signals as a Gardener

Published on April 20, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Robin nest with blue eggs.

Phenology is the study of plants and animals through seasonal changes. By observing and tracking these events, we gain a deeper understanding of life within our gardens. You may also enjoy seeing … [Read more...]

Free Bluebird House Plans (Audubon Nesting Box Tutorial)

Published on March 29, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bluebird sitting on top of nesting box.

Build a bluebird house with this free tutorial. This Audubon design makes the nesting box easy to build, maintain, and predator-resistant. I also have free plans for a wren nesting … [Read more...]

What to Do if You Find Bones in Your Garden

Published on February 18, 2020Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Animals bones found in a garden.

What should you do if you find bones while digging in the garden? A biological anthropologist shares basic, legal, and safe steps to follow if this ever happens. Want to see some amazing … [Read more...]

10 Tips for Hand Feeding Wild Birds

Published on December 29, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hand feeding wild birds.

Want to hand-feed wild birds? These tips walk you through a plan to gradually build trust and offer seed in the palm of your hand. Before starting, be certain it is legal and safe to feed wildlife and … [Read more...]

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