Many people stop feeding the birds in the summer because they feel birds don’t need their help or that they’re worried the birds will become dependent on them. But this isn’t the case. Birds only take about 25% of their food from your backyard feeders. The rest of the time they’re out foraging and […]
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Garden Gate: Episode 97 – Answering your questions (Sept. 9, 2016)
CHEX TV air date: Sept. 9th, 2016Click link to watch this episode online My Garden Gate episodes are often inspired by what birds we’re seeing, products that have recently arrived or questions from customers! So on this episode I will answer two timely questions. First off, how to keep wasps and yellow jackets out […]
Garden Gate: Episode 37 – Hummingbirds and Orioles
CHEX TV Air date: May 16th, 2014 Click link to watch this episode Hummingbirds and orioles are almost here. Visit www.hummingbirds.net to see where they have been spotted! On this episode of The Garden Gate I’ll help you choose a good quality hummingbird feeder that will last for many years. I often have customers ask […]
Attracting Hummingbirds to your garden
Choosing a Hummingbird Feeder:? There are many varieties of hummingbird feeders available today. Most feeders are made of plastic or glass. If your birds seem to prefer one style feeder over another, it’s probably a simple matter of familiarity. If you change feeders, they may not feed immediately from the new one, but they […]
