Month: December 2008
Merry Christmas
Christmas 2008 is upon us and I want to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Wherever and however you choose to spend the day, I sincerely hope that each of you are fortunate enough to be surrounded by those that you love the most. That has to be is one of life’s greatest gifts and it is one I don’t want to ever take for granted, as life is far too short.
To all of you who read this blog, I want to say thank you very much. I hope that you enjoy the information found here and that you will continue to do so in the future. Let me know if you have a topic that you would like covered or if you have any other comment.
Merry Christmas to one and all! Until next time…
Nectar: To Boil or Not to Boil?
The following are some types of perennials that are known to attract hummingbirds. It is my hope these suggestions will enspire you to want to think about what you can plant in your own yard to help attract the hummingbirds.
Due to the fact that each area of the country has different planting zones or types of plants that are known to grow well in that region of the country, it is impossible for me to know if these specific plants will work for each of you or not. My desire is to get you to be thinking about this matter so that you will be prepared when it is time to deciede what to plant in your yard. If you need further advice on this subject, please consult your local garden center or plant nursery for further advice.
Agastache – Tutti Frutti, Heather Queen, Apricot Sprite and Rupestris.
Bee Balm
Canna lily
Cuphea
Fuchsia
Penstemmons
Salvia
You will be glad you planted some of the suggestions, because by doing so you will combining the two most popular outdoor activities: gardening and birdwatching. You will give the birds a natural food souce and you will be beautifying your yard at the same time.