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Did you know that all birds do not hibernate? So what do they do? They still need food and shelter. And for the most part they do it on their own, and they don’t need our help. But what if we have an unusual winter? The snow is deep and the ground is covered. I’m sure the birds will be grateful for a full birdfeeder, and it won’t matter whether it is a decorative feeder or a unique feeder.
Now is a good time to lower your purple martin birdhouse. This will make it easier to reach in and clean it out. You may also need to do some repairs on it. By doing this now, it will be ready for new families in the spring and save you very much needed time when the weather breaks
Whether you have fancy birdhouses or the natural rustic birdhouse, it’s time to make sure that they are clean and in good repair. The cold weather is coming and our little feathered friends will appreciate a clean dry place to rest or stay over as they begin the long trip to a warmer climate.
The birds are beginning to plan for winter. Are you? Birds have already begun to scout for food sources for the winter. As they flit about, they’re watching for food, watch and shelter. When the cold weather begins, they will know exactly where to go, so now is the time to make sure that you have bird feeders are ful. And be sure to keep them filled, as they will come to depend on this source once they have begun to use it.
This is also a good time for you to prepare lodging (if you haven’t already done so) for them.
Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a butterfly. They are so beautiful and graceful. They flit from flower to flower, to bushes and trees. Sometimes they land on other things. Yesterday while sitting on the front porch a butterfly appeared and landed on my husbands’ hand. The moment was so surreal. Was it trying to communicate? I don’t know. We know we just sat as still as could be so as not to scare it away, and we enjoyed the moment admiring one of God’s creatures. What can you do to encourage butterflies to your yard? Do you have colorful plants or a butterfly house?
Bats are in need of protection if they are to survive. They have proven themselves as valuable members of our ecosystem, and we must increase the awareness of people who have the ability to protect or to destroy these little creatures.
Bats are declining, world-wide, at an alarming rate, due to human misunderstanding. They have typically only one offspring per year, making their comeback slow and in need of our help.
Bats eat an amazing amount of mosquitos. Some experts estimated that one bat can eat between 600 to 1000 insects, mosquitoes included, within a period of one hour. And the guano is a great fertilizer for your garden. Check out the bat houses that are available online.
Straight from the kitchen of a Santa Fe gourmet, this darling decoration recalls the fabled cooking pots treasured for generations in the Southwest. Four graceful earthtone vessels with jute hanging loop are ready to brighten any corner!
If you have a nautical theme, this lighthouse is for you. A quaint New England style lighthouse will fit almost anywhere you want it in your backyard garden.
This charming Lighthouse lights up at the top and casts a warm radiance wherever you place it and features lighting for beauty, safety, security. It will accent any walkway, steps, gardens, pathways, lawns, patios etc.
Birds love water year round. In the winter they drink and bathe, mostly drink, but the layer of down feathers next to their skin keeps them dry and warm. In the summer they like to cool down just as you and I would.
Enjoy the sight and sounds of your feathered friends as they dip into the crystal waters of this graceful sculpted birdbath! This handsome focal piece is an ideal centerpiece for any garden! Enjoy the sight and sounds of your feathered friends as they dip into the crystal waters of this graceful sculpted birdbath! Classic styling resembles a weathered copper antique, updated with a modern twist; this handsome focal piece is actually cast of safe and sturdy outdoor plastic. An ideal centerpiece for any garden!
What has been stressing you? Your job, co workers, perhaps the drive home? In any event, I’m sure you are ready to relax and de-stress. I have found that one of the quickest ways to “unwind” and begin de-stressing is to grab a cold drink and head for the backyard. This is my private sancutary! Here I can gather my thoughts and put things in their proper perspective.
Just looking at the flowers, the birds and the watching the water as it flows, splashing into the pond below. Here there is the serenity that I have been yearning for. The sound of the splashing water is mesmerizing and is very comforting. How do you de-stress?