The Magic of Hummingbirds: Nature’s Pollinators in Your Backyard
Watching hummingbirds flit around my garden is a daily delight. But did you know these little wonders do more than just look pretty?
Feeding Hummingbirds
Larry, Behnke’s wandering horticulturist, shares some of his experience (and ill luck) in feeding hummingbirds, both here in Maryland and at his vacation house on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Included is his recommendation for a leak-free feeder.
Living Bird Feeders
Feeding wild birds is a shared pastime for many of us and what could be easier and more convenient than having your garden do the feeding? Learn how and what to plant to attract birds year-round.
How to Attract Hummingbirds
In the East, the only type of hummingbird we have all summer, I’m told, is the ruby-throated type. They’re very territorial, so to attract more than one you may need to use several feeders 30 feet apart, out of sight…