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Bill and I are avid birdwatchers. We’ve created a landscape that attracts them and makes them feel safe. We love listening to them, admiring how beautiful they are, and watching them raise their young. We recognize the birds that come here but sometimes we need a little help with bird identification. For this week’s column, I have written about the […]
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As you probably already know, I’m a huge fan of using row covers in my garden. This includes floating row cover, bridal veil netting, shade cloth and bird netting. That is the topic of this week’s garden column, which you can read in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Covers help keep vegetable crops happy and healthy. (or you can read […]
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If you just looked at the title of this post, you are probably scratching your head! “Why is she writing about a coyote decoy and why would that matter to me?,” you’re likely thinking. Well, if you’d enjoy reading an amusing story, I urge you to check out today’s garden column. Here is a link to it in The Spokesman-Review: […]
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Who loves going on garden tours? I sure do! And I’ve been missing them terribly. Fortunately, the Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour is scheduled for next Sunday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can read my preview of the tour in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour features six gardens on July 11. (or you […]
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Don’t forgot that you have a great opportunity to participate in an awesome garden event — all from the comfort and safety of your own home! I’m talking about the “virtual” Cabin Fever Gardening Symposium. I live in Spokane, Wash., and have been a Master Gardener for a very long time. Each year, our foundation has put on the Cabin […]
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Do you love birds? The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up in just a few days and is a great way to log your bird sightings while enjoying being out in nature. The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place from Feb. 12 to 15, 2021 and it is so easy to participate! All you have to do is count […]
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As many of you know, I’m an avid birdwatcher. Here in our Spokane, Wash. garden, we get nearly 100 different species of birds which is such a treat. I’d have to say that chickadees are my favorites. I thought you might enjoy this short video showing me hand-feeding chickadees. We get both black-capped and mountain chickadees. They are incredibly bold […]
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I’m really excited about this week’s column because I wrote about my favorite subject: birds in the garden. Watching them gives me so much joy. Here’s a link to it in today’s edition of The Spokesman-Review: Work to provide sanctuary for birds pays off. Or you can read it below. Don’t miss this week’s video about California quail below my […]
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Are you a bird-lover? And are you concerned about the decline in bird species? Well, there’s a way you can pursue your passion and help out. How? By participating in this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count. This annual event takes place from Feb. 14 to 17, 2020. It’s really easy to be involved in it, too. How simple? Just count […]
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As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I have a fixation with birds! They are so delightful to watch, especially throughout the seasons. With that in mind, I have produced a new video on how to care for your garden birds in winter. In this video, I include information on providing your birds with water and food. I also cover which types […]
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