Bird feeder battles: Winning the war against squirrels
I was speaking with some gardeners about their bird feeder battles with squirrels. The general consensus was that the squirrels always win. But today I learned that we might be able to help the birds in the fight to keep bird seed just that….bird seed, not squirrel food. How about some spicy hot bird seed?
Secrets of suet: Why serving up suet helps birds weather winter
We’re big into wild birds at Gardening on A Dime. The sounds and sights of birds singing and feeding is one of nature’s natural gifts to all gardeners. Since spring has sprung in the south, one might think that it is a little late in the season to read about caring for birds in the [...]
Tips For Keeping Your Garden Truly Organic
How organic are these products that I see online and in the stores that are being sold for garden critter control? That’s the question I asked myself recently. In an effort to educate myself on what is what in the “organic” gardening products world, I found this article that gives the USDA’s viewpoint on the [...]
Bird feeding basics: Simple ways to attract birds to your backyard
(ARA) – It’s a myth that continues to persist: Feeding birds in spring and summer will spoil them. But birds are like babies – it’s impossible to spoil them. Contrary to the myth, well-fed birds won’t get too lazy to search for food; they’ll just get healthy and happy. And the better the food is [...]
