Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants

I read this book after a review of it on the Washington Native Plant Society listserve by Allyn Weaks.  This review is partly his and partly mine.  My first thought about writing this review was how to convince gardeners to purposely grow plants that would attract insects that eat them!  I decided it was worth a try if it meant that the insect damage to the plants would be minimal since the insects would attract the birds that Audubon folks love! Continue Reading →

Gardening for Birds

This webinar will explore how to bring more birds to your home with native plants. Find out how to create a Pacific Northwest bird habitat that provides birds with food, shelter, and nesting sites year-round. Whether you are in a house, a tiny home, or an apartment, your outdoor space can become a sanctuary for you and the birds. We will have three master gardeners come in and share some of their tips and answer your questions about gardening for birds. Continue Reading →