Gardening for Wildlife
Learning and Doing is Fun!

Gardening for wildlife is more then feeding wild birds. When you start gardens, you begin to attract butterflies, other pollinators, You attract toads and more. You help out our environment and you can't help feeling good about yourself. Come and see why Gardening and wildlife go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Hello, I'm Ron Patterson. A "Wildlife Habitat Naturalist", "National Master Naturalist" and a "Michigan Certified Nurseryman".

Yes, wildlife and gardens are my passions. Come and learn from someone who lives for his passion. I've been caring for and feeding birds for more than 40 years. I've been involved with nature and gardens most of my life. This includes assistin others with setting up habitats to attract wildlife.

All wildlife needs four requirements and you can supply these needs when you begin to create your own wildlife gardens or wildlife habitats.

The four basics are:

. FOOD

. WATER

. PROTECTION

. A PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY

Come join me as we begin the adventure one yard at a time. It doesn't matter if you live in the city, suburbia, have acres in the country or a little apartment deck. Just about anyone can enjoy wildlife and gardens.

Help out Mother Nature.

Help our planet.

Help yourself.

Gardening for Wildlife, it's CONTAGIOUS!

See you soon,

Ron Patterson

I'll have my PBJ on white or wheat. Yes I like the crust too.

Garden For Wildlife Blog Gardening for Wildlife. Learn some basic and in depth Wildlife garden tips and ideas from one of America's Leading experts.

Feeding birds has changed or grown up over the past 40 or so years. We've Attract birds to your backyard. Feeding Birds what they want will help your birds and your health.

Bird FeedersWhat's Your Choice? By choosing the right bird feeders, you too can attract and feed several species of birds

Bird houses help attract cavity-nesting birds to your yard 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.

Water for your birds and wildlife All wildlife needs water. by offering a fresh drink you can attract more birds..........

Wildlife gardens, create your own Wildlife gardens attract birds, butterflies and other forms of wildlife to your yard.

Hummingbirds, learn more about these flying jewels Hummingbirds, flying jewels of the garden. Learn more about these beauties.

Butterflies are Magical but They don't Have to be a Mystery Butterflies are Magic on the Wing. Discover More About These Amazing Inscects

Trees Attract Birds and other wildlife Trees attract birds and other wildlife to your haven. By knowing what to plant in your yard you too can have movement and song all year long.

Shrubs in the wildlife garden offer food, protection and homes. Shrubs in your wildlife gardens offer food, protection and a place to raise a family

Hardy Native Flowers add Color and Bring Life to Your Gardens 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.

Proper Placement of your Nest Box is Vital 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.

Some cavity-nesters will gladly use made made shelters You can enjoy attract some of these cavity-nesters by providing nest boxes and proper habitat

Growing Bird House Gourds 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.

About me, Ron Patterson About me, Ron Patterson

Newsletter 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.