I love songbirds, and I have several feeders in my yard. But I get bored with the same old stuff you find at the box stores… I love the idea of making bird feeders because…
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Grow Butterfly Bush! Here’s Why (and How!)
So as gardeners, we are always on the hunt for the perfect plant. You know, the one that is drought tolerant, blooms it’s head off, grows fast, and loves poor soil? Well, we think we…
How to Grow a Wildflower Garden
Most of us who garden have at one time or another dreamed of the charm and whimsy of a wildflower garden. Come on, admit it… you too have longed for a garden that seems to be…
How to Attract Hummingbirds: Make a Hummingbird Haven!
There are over 300 species of hummingbird, and if you live in North America, chances are good you have some in your neighborhood. While they migrate to Southern Mexico and parts of South America in…
Bring in the Butterflies
One of the most popular theme gardens is a butterfly garden. Who can resist those delicate, magical creatures that float through the air, and can bring a smile to the face of the most grizzled…
Birding from the Backyard!
The winter months are some of the best times of year to think about the birds. Not only do your neighborhood birds appreciate some extra help this time of year in the form of food,…
Fall Is For The Birds! 7 DIY Bird Baths
Fall is the time of the year when birds become very active in the garden. I love birds in my yard, and we here at TGG have feeders and bird baths that we keep active…
5 Fun Up-Cycled Bird Houses, Feeders and Baths!
Nothing is as fun in the garden as the whimsical use of up-cycled materials for garden projects. The perfect marriage is reusing the past and bringing the wildlife of nature into your yard. History and…
Birdhouses – Good for the Family & Great for the Birds
Adding a birdhouse to your back yard is a great way to build family togetherness, as well as help the decline in habitats that our feathered friends are facing. When placing birdhouses in your yard…
Urban Garden: Winter Garden Wildlife
Recent research indicate that the bird population and varieties are in decline, and in some urban areas some species are in rapid decline and on the verge of becoming extinct. Much of this has to…
The Best Trees and Bushes to Attract Birds
Hearing the melodic songs of birds, seeing the bright red of a cardinal, or the quick, dipping flight of a chickadee are the things that make me say, “Yes, it is a good day”. Planting…
Make an Easy, Elegant and Inexpensive Birdbath
Bringing birds to your garden is one of the great joys of any gardener. Aside form providing food, providing water is must in creating a wildlife friendly garden. Here is a quick and easy and…