Birdfeeding

[ysabetwordsmith]

Today is cloudy and cool.

I fed the birds. I've seen a flock of sparrows, two mourning doves, a starling, and a fox squirrel.

The first daffodils are open. My bluebells are sprouting in the forest garden. :D

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Re: Yes ...

[impala_chick]

Good idea about the mixed packets. I almost bought some of those last year for the backyard but I didn't want the chickens to get into them. The chickens are in a coop this year instead of taking over the whole yard, so I'll buy more flowers. My lavender bush and rose bush in the front yard had a lot of bees buzzing around it last year, so I'm excited for those to make a comeback.

Re: Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Good idea about the mixed packets. I almost bought some of those last year for the backyard but I didn't want the chickens to get into them. The chickens are in a coop this year instead of taking over the whole yard, so I'll buy more flowers. <<

Sensible.

Most yard trimmings can be tossed in as chicken forage, if you're out weeding or whatever. Also if you hand-pick pest insects, the chickens will happily dispose of them for you.

>> My lavender bush and rose bush in the front yard had a lot of bees buzzing around it last year, so I'm excited for those to make a comeback.<<

Many herbs and most plants in the rose family are highly attractive to insects. The mint family is a favorite with bees, but you might want to keep that in a pot so it doesn't spread.