Part of the beauty of any Hudson Valley landscape is the wildlife that lives in it, including the songbirds that bring movement and sound to your garden throughout the seasons. Wrens, cardinals, swallows, nuthatches and more will fill your garden with their beautiful songs. Attracting backyard birds is often as simple as choosing the right […]

Attracting songbirds to your yard starts with creating a habitat that supports food, water, and shelter throughout the seasons. Native plants are the best choice for creating bird friendly habitats for the future. Native plants are adapted to temperature extremes of the past and they are the best bet for future changes because of their […]

Bird feeding can be a valuable addition to your wildlife gardening. Below is a quick guide to feeding birds year round. When to Feed? In the late spring and throughout the summer, birds have an easier time finding natural food from plants and insects. Still, they will make use of bird feeders year-round and especially […]

Bird feeding can be a valuable addition to your wildlife gardening, but where do you start? With so many varieties of bird houses, seed, suet, flowers and ornamental grasses, it can be hard to decide what you need. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered some helpful information to guide you on the attracting […]

Spring-planted bulbs are a great way to add vibrant color to Hudson Valley gardens throughout the summer, especially once the risk of frost has passed.  New to planting bulbs? Need helpful guidance and tips to ensure beautiful blooms? Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers to help you get planting […]

It’s May and all the trees are greening up. Cherry blossom petals scatter on the wind, just as crabapples and dogwoods begin to flower. With the trees and bushes filled with bird song, the grass growing lush and dotted with cheerful dandelions, it’s easy to see why this is a time worth celebrating. And, for […]