Sunday, February 17, 2013

It's National Bird Feeding Month!

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Find unique bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths at Land & Garden. 

 

 Read About The History of National Bird-Feeding Month

Congressman John Porter (Rep-IL) read a resolution into the Congressional Record on February 23, 1994 proclaiming February as National Bird-Feeding Month.  Read his formal resolution for the birds below.     


"Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize February, one of the most difficult months in the United States for wild birds, as National Bird-Feeding Month. During this month, individuals are encouraged to provide food, water, and shelter to help wild birds survive.  This assistance benefits the environment by supplementing wild bird's natural diet of weed seeds and insects.  Currently, one third of the U.S. adult population feeds wild birds in their backyards.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, backyard bird feeding is an entertaining, educational, and inexpensive pastime enjoyed by children and adults.  Bird feeding provides a needed break from today's frantic lifestyles. Adults enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness afforded by watching birds -- nature serves to relieve the stress and can get one's day going on a tranquil note.

Young children are naturally drawn to the activities involved in feeding wild birds, which can serve as excellent educational tools.  Children can identify different species of birds with a field guide and can learn about the birds' feeding and living habits.  These observations can then provide excellent research opportunities for school projects and reports.

Feeding wild birds in the backyard is an easy hobby to start and need not overtax the family budget.  It can be as simple as mounting a single feeder outside a window and filling it with bird seed mix.  For many people, the hobby progresses from there.  They discover the relationship between the type and location of feeders, and the seeds offered in them, and the number and varieties of birds attracted.  Parents can challenge an inquisitive child's mind as they explore together these factors in trying to encourage visits by their favorite birds."

"If You Feed Them, They Will Come..." 

  
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Got Dog, Got Garden? Create a Dog-Friendly Garden - Great Ideas from Sunset Magazine

Photo from Sunset Magazine
Sunset Magazine has some great articles and pictures for creating a dog-friendly garden for your prime pets.  This Zen style rock and water garden is the perfect scale for these three spaniels.  Read on, for more ideas at:  http://bit.ly/VFKJ8w

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