The blooms that bring in the birds

Article Abstract:

Advice on what types of flowers to plant for the sole purpose of attracting hummingbirds to a garden is presented. These flowers are generally deep and tubular to allow the hummingbirds long skinny beak to reach the flower's nectar. Native plants generally best serve the purpose of attracting birds.

Methods, Analysis, Behavior, Environmental aspects, Hummingbirds, Flower gardening, Bird feeders, Birds, Attracting of, Bird attracting

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The 1992 OG scholarship recipients!

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Ten high school seniors and college freshmen were selected when Organic Gardening decided to celebrate its 50th year of publication with a scholarship program. The students are committed to organic gardening studies.

Achievements and awards, Scholarships, Scholarships (Financial aid), Organic Gardening (Periodical)

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The 10 most beneficial birds! These beauties just love to eat bugs

Article Abstract:

Tips are provided for attracting the following birds to flower and vegetable gardens: chicadees; wrens; swallows; bluebirds; phoebes; native sparrows; vireos; woodpeckers; nuthatches; and nighthawks.

Food and nutrition, Control, Birds, Insect pests, Insect control

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