All About the Birds and the Bees: Webinars, Videos, Podcasts, and Articles

 

 

Every gardener, and many non-gardeners, are concerned about the plight of our pollinating insects and birds. Studies have shown their populations are plummeting worldwide and we all should be concerned. Without pollinators we’d have many fewer food choices and less plant biodiversity and without birds our ecosystems could collapse. So, let’s all garden for the pollinators and birds. To help, I’ve included two webinars on these subjects in this newsletter. Grow a Pollinator Garden and Gardening for the Birds. These webinars go into much more depth than the I do in my short videos and articles.

For a quick look into Pollinator Gardening and Gardening for the Birds, I’ve included articles, podcasts and videos on various topics around these subjects. There are articles, podcasts and videos on Attracting Pollinators to your Garden, Growing a Bee Friendly Lawn, Gardening for the Birds and How to Control Birds from eating all your fruits.

Let’s all help our pollinators and feathered friends by creating a habitat dedicated to their needs or, at least, adding plants into our garden they will love.

Until next time I’ll be seeing you, in the garden.

Charlie

 

Grow A Pollinator Garden Webinar

 

 

The plight of pollinators is well known and so is their importance in our ecosystem. In this webinar I take a deep dive into Growing a Pollinator Garden. You can grow a specific pollinator garden or just change your gardening style and plantings to support these insects. in this webinar you’ll learn what is a pollinator garden and why are they important, the different types of common and uncommon pollinators and principles used in creating a pollinator garden such as flower, shrub, bulb and ground cover selections. I’ll also share elements of a successful pollinator garden including water, shelter, habitat, food and pollen, the best types of plants for pollinators, and examples of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that are good plants to integrate into a pollinator garden. Check out my Grow a Pollinator Garden webinar below.

 

 

Gardening for the Birds Webinar

 

 

We all love the sights and sounds of birds in spring. I can’t imagine a world without them. To help them survive and thrive, I’ve created an in-depth look at how to garden to attract and sustain your bird populations. This webinar offers the right plants to grow to create an ecologically friendly habitat for birds. In this webinar, you’ll learn the best ways to feed birders using feeders, why native plants are better for birds than exotics and the best trees, shrubs, and vines for natural bird food. You’ll also learn, ways to create habitats in your yard to promote bird nesting, the best water sources for birds and supporting bird populations with bird houses and shelters. Let’s all garden better for our birds. This webinar will teach you how.

 

Learn more and purchase my Gardening for the Birds Webinar here

 

 

More on Birds and Bees……

 

Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden

 

 

In this article, podcast and video, I talk about the best ways to attract pollinators to your yard including choosing the right plants, providing housing, shelter and water and avoiding the use of pesticides.

 

Learn How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden here

 

 

Grow A Bee Friendly Lawn 

 

 

In this article and podcast, I talk about how to grow a lawn that’s functional and fun for all your uses around the yard, yet also will be a food source for bees. I talk about the the grasses and flowers you can integrate into a lawn to attract bees and the ways to mow and care for the lawn so the flowers survive and you still can romp and play. I also include a link to an hour long webinar on Lawn Care and Growing A Bee Friendly Lawn here. 

 

Learn and watch for more on How to Grow A Bee Friendly Lawn here

 

Learn more and Purchase my Lawn Care and Growing A Bee Friendly Lawn Webinar here

 

 

 

Gardening for the Birds 

 

 

In this article and podcast, I introduce the idea of how we all can garden to support our birds. I talk about the types of plants birds need, including evergreens and flowers. I also discuss other environmental needs such as water, nesting sites and shelters.

Learn more about Gardening for the Birds here

 

 

Controlling Birds

 

In this article and video I talk about ways to stop the birds from eating your prized fruits, berries and veggies. I talk about scare devices, such as balloons and reflective tape, netting as a barrier to keep birds out without harming them and repellent sprays.

 

Watch my video to learn more about Controlling Birds