http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/Create-blog.html Gardening for Wildlife. Learn some basic and in depth Wildlife garden tips and ideas from one of America's Leading experts. en-us Gardening for Wildlife Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:35:59 GMT Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:35:59 GMT gardening-for-wildlife.com http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/hummingbird-flowers.html Plant some of these hummingbird flowers, sit back and watch the fun begin Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:35:58 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/butterflies.html Butterflies are Magic on the Wing. Discover More About These Amazing Inscects Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:29:08 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/feeding-hummingbirds.html feeding hummingbirds, bring these winged jewels to your yard when you follow certain instructions. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:20:17 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/newsletter.html A newsletter dedicated to the health and well being of your backyard and habitats. Ron Patterson is a wildlife habitat expert that can have you enjoying wildlife year round. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:18:01 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/native-flowers.html Plant ing native flowers in your wildlife gardens will attract a wide variety of wildlife. Not only are they hardy, but you may be surprised at the wide variety of plants that will bloom in your area. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:44:17 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/flowers-of-the-southeast.html Flowers of the southeast vary from sub-tropical natives to hardy perennials that can stand up to the harshest weather. Plant natives to attract birds and wildlife to your yard and gardens. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:36:56 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/monitoring.html Monitoring your nest boxes is a funand educational way to observe your birds while you learn. Place boxes where you can observe them. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:38:51 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/feeder-pests.html Feeder pests like squirrels can take the fun out of backyard birding. Let the joy of feeding birds return when you follows these tips to prevent unwanted feeder guests Wed, 07 May 2008 22:53:32 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/shrubs-of-the-pacific.html Shrubs of the Pacific coast offer food and protection for several birds, butterflies and small mammals. You'll enjoy some treats too if you plant these native bushes. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:36:51 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/flowers-of-the-northeast.html Flowers of the northeast are hardy and attract wildlife. Plant some of these beauties in your gardens to attract birds, butterflies and other native wildlife. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:52:22 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/butterfly-friendly-yard.html A butterfly friendly yard needs more than nectar flowers, it needs water, protection and more. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:51:58 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/planting-trees.html Proper planting of your trees will insure a healthy relationship Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:00:09 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/hummingbirds.html Hummingbirds, flying jewels of the garden. Learn more about these beauties. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:09:39 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/blue-throated-hummingbird.html The Blue-throated hummingbird is the largest hummers in North America. These powerful 5 inch hummers occupy only a few small sections of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:25:48 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/rufous-hummingbird.html The Rufous hummingbird is fiesty and the most abundant hummer of the northwest. Migration North starts in February as they set up territories. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:11:07 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/species-profiles.html Species profiles help you to identify and understand about the hummingbirds you see in your gardens Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:23:34 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/costa-s-hummingbird.html Costa's Hummingbird with its violet purple head and gorget is the jewel of the desert southwest Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:10:49 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/calliope-hummingbird.html The Calliope hummingbird is North America's smallest hummer, yet this fiesty bird shows no fear. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:39:26 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/broad-tailed-hummingbird.html The Broad-Tailed Hummingbird is the jewels of the Rocky Mountains because they are so frequently seen by residents and visitors alike. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:26:42 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/black-chinned-hummingbird.html The Black-Chinned Hummingbird is known by their violet, purple gorget. cousins of the Ruby-throated hummer, these beauties..... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:24:58 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/annas-hummingbird.html Anna's hummingbird is a rear round resident of the Pacific coast, bold and beautiful, you too can attract these hummers. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:28:01 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/ruby-throated-hummingbird.html Ruby throated hummingbirds are the only hummer to nest East of the Great Plains. A bold and often cocky little bird, Rubies.... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:32:16 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/allens-hummingbird.html Male Allen's hummingbird is similiar to Rufous hummingbird, but if you look for these tell tale signs, you can tell them apart. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:26:44 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/migration.html Migration time for hummingbirds, some birds travel thousands of miles. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:20:50 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/hummingbirds-mating.html Hummingbirds mating. After hummers mate, it is all up to her to brood and care for the young. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:38:27 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/hummingbird-feeder-placement.html Hummingbird feeder placement isn't rocket science, but it is important where you locate your feeders. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:03:25 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/hummingbird-brain.html Smaller than a pea, a hummingbird brain is filled with unique qualities that help it hover, sing and much more. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:46:53 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/container-gardens.html Container gardens for small spaces attract hummers and butterflies to your deck or porch Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:52:53 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/shrubs.html Shrubs in your wildlife gardens offer food, protection and a place to raise a family Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:02:09 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/ph.html Test your soil pH before you plant. Trees, shrubs and flowers have soil preferences and pH plays a huge role on whether your plants will survive and thrive. A simple test is all it takes. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:20:00 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/planting-flowers.html When planting your flowers, there is the right way and the wrong way. Follow these instructions to give your plants the head start they need. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:04:00 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/birdhouse-gourds.html Grow you own birdhouse, Plant these gourds in spring and have plenty for nest boxes and other craft items. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:35:09 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/gourds.html Growing gourds is fun and easy to do. One plant can produce up to 12 future bird houses and other art projects. Plant in a sunny location, water at step back. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:58:14 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/placement.html Placement of your nest box or bird house is as important as the box. Without location, you may not get the birds you are trying to attract. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:17:51 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/cavity-nesters.html You can enjoy attract some of these cavity-nesters by providing nest boxes and proper habitat Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:11:50 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/bird-houses.html Offering the right bird houses will encourage some of your favorite cavity nesters to your gardens and wildlife habitats. Be sure to offer up several nest boxes for your favorite feathered friends. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:10:10 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/predators.html Natural predators are part of Nature's laws, but you can do something to help protect your birds from natural pests and introduced problems. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:08:04 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/maintenance.html Some simple construction and maintenance of your bird house or nest box now will insure years of life for your boxes and feeders. How important is ventilation, placement and more. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:28:17 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/materials.html Knowing the proper materials to look for when building or buying a nest box will make a difference on quality, function and years of use. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:46:24 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/a-butterflys-appearance.html A butterfly's appearance is a pleasure for our eyes, for the insect it means life and death Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:37:04 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/shrubs-of-the-desert.html Shrubs of the Desert Southwest Are Durable and attract a Multitude of Birds and other Wildlife to your Gardens. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:00:41 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/shrubs-of-the-mountains.html Shrubs of the Mountains and Basins offer a wide variety of food for birds and other wildlife. Why go non native when you can have these beauties in your gardens? Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:16:57 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/trees-of-the-northeast.html Attract more wildlife with native trees of the northeast and great lakes Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:50:07 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/cats.html Cats kill millions of birds and other wildlife every year. Cats also bring home worms, ticks and sickness. Keep kitty inside for you and wildlife. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:23:42 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/storing-seed.html Storing seed and feed in a cool dry place with keep it fresh longer Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:52:13 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/pantry-pests.html Pantry pests, learn what to look for and how to prevent them Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:25:57 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/hummingbird-garden.html Learn to plant a hummingbird garden that you and your birds enjoy. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:55:36 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/specialty-feeders.html Specialty feeders are designed to attract small desireable birds while detering starlings and other pests. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:32:45 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/millet.html Millet is an ideal seed for your ground feeding birds. Toss it on the ground ot offer it on a tray feeder. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:44:22 GMT http://www.gardening-for-wildlife.com/shrubs-of-the-prairie.html Shrubs of the Prairie and Great Plains are tough. These plant natives survive harsh winters, drought and triple diget summers. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:25:48 GMT