Birds & Butterflies

Birds and butterflies are added bonuses in any garden. Here are some great gift ideas for those who enjoy watching, feeding or cultivating these garden neighbors.

Join The Great Backyard Bird Count Starting Tomorrow

It’s back!  Whether young or old, veteran or newbie birdwatcher, you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count starting tomorrow, February 12, through Monday, February 15.  Now you don’t have to commit to the entire four days!  You can participate any amount of time you want – even as little as 15 minutes.

Last year’s count was wonderfully successful.  More than 11.5 million birds were counted!  That’s a bunch of birds!

Northern Mockingbird

The information provided by volunteer birdwatchers during the Great Backyard Bird Count is very helpful to scientists.  Not only would it be extremely difficult for them to come up…

Gardening Gifts Under $20 Say Fun And Functional

Just click and choose.  It’s really that easy.  Gardener’s Supply has compiled a list of more than 110 great gardening gifts under $20  that will please any gardener on your list.  Still need some help?  Here are a few ideas that will boost your gift giving and stretch your dollars for Christmas!

Mini Globe Feeders

Get three times the bang for your buck with sets like these Mini Globe Feeders or the Suet Spiral Feeders.  Divide either bird feeders set and make three gardening friends happy when they receive a globe or suet feeder.
The Edible Bird Feeder Kit is fun for the kids or grand kids during the holiday break and each kit…

Need Gifts For Bird Lovers On Your List? Under $50?

Buying a hobby related present is sure to be a hit with anyone on your list and finding great gifts for bird lovers is no different.  But there are so many choices!   Anything you need to feed, bathe, or house any wild bird passing through the neighborhood!  So, I’ve selected a few of my favorites to help you save time in your search.

Less Than $50

Basket Wreath:  The Large Woodland Basket is not only a storehouse of seeds and nesting materials for the birds, but it also looks great hanging on an outside door!
Puzzle:  This 500-piece Wings Of Nature puzzle features…

Mini Bird Bells Tweet in the Breeze

I received these miniature bird bells as a gift and I love them!  They add a bit of whimsy to my garden and a bit of hide-and-seek when trying to locate these small treasures among the leaves of a tree or bush.

Bird Bells Tweet Softly

They make a unique get-well, housewarming, or birthday gift.  Each of the four cast-iron bells can be placed individually and has such a sweet, soft sound.  Please note these are not attached together like a wind chime!  They are not at all obnoxious or obtrusive – only 1 1/2 inches high!  I’m thinking about hanging one from an…

“Nana Nana Boo Boo” Sing The Hungry Little Birds

I’m constantly in pursuit of the best squirrel- and black bird-proof feeder and this cage feeder is definitely in the running!  Just enough space to let the little birds in to eat and still keep the big critters away from the buffet – a great gardening gift for anyone who enjoys watching the birds in their garden!

Little birds dine in peace with this Globe Cage Feeder

I Don’t Hate Squirrels!

Now, I’m not opposed to feeding the squirrels.  And I have been known to serve up some dinner delight especially for the hundreds of gray squirrels that reside in the huge oak trees in my…

Garden Bounty With “Birds & Blooms”

What a wonderful surprise when I received a gift subscription to Birds & Blooms magazine from a friend!   I get lots of magazines each month and Birds & Blooms is now one I certainly look forward to reading over and over.

Gardeners and bird- watchers LOVE Birds & Blooms

Each issue is filled with informative, easy to read feature stories and covers topics like in-depth articles about specific plant species, birds or butterflies, private gardens, birdhouses, organic gardening, hummingbirds, how-to projects, and on and on. I look forward to sitting down with each issue of Birds & Blooms because I know I’ll get great…

Plant Stands Double For Bird Feeders X Four

Freestanding Hanger Works For Vegetables, Flowers, and Bird Feeders

This is the durable plant stand I’ve been looking for! Not only is it perfect for smaller spaces, you also get more bang for your buck by hanging up to four flower baskets or bird feeders at the same time.  What a great gift for any gardener!

This freestanding 7-foot tall hanger is made of thick, powder-coated steel and has a sturdy base to keep it upright and stable on a deck or patio.

Customers Are Saying…

The customer reviews are very positive including “easy to assemble” and “constructed well“. One reviewer is…

Copper Bird Baths Shine In The Garden

Birdbaths provide a welcome relief when I take a break away from my home office – listening and  watching all the different birds in my backyard is relaxing as they splish splash or just take a quick sip.  But never have I seen bird bath sculptures like these with such design and artistic appeal.  These unique and stylish birdbaths make great gardening gifts. 

Each design has a beautiful 100% copper bowl and a flat black powder coated stand for a great look and a long life.   (The manufacturer recommends that once products are assembled, they should be sprayed with a clear coat of polyurethane to protect coating…