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The Wisconsin Gardener: Hummingbird Gardens (#19068)

Posted by on 30. Nov, 2011 in Birds, Gardening

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests focus on creating gardens to be enjoyed by both gardeners and hummingbirds. In Green Bay, Jan Wos designs containers that will bring hummingbirds right to the porch or deck.  At Blooming Valley Nursery near Spring Green, the focus is on providing food, shelter and water in a garden that will bring hummingbirds back year after year.  Finally, Kathi Rock discusses the importance of not only providing great nectar producing plants but also supplementing with feeders at her urban hummingbird garden in Madison. (2010) - DVD  (28 min.)

The Wisconsin Gardener: Landscaping for Birds  (#18317)

Posted by on 30. Nov, 2011 in Birds, Gardening, Insects, Landscape Architecture

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests discuss landscaping for birds.  Topics covered include: The ultimate bird garden, Prairie plants for birds, A butterfly garden and How to make a water garden.  See also “The Wisconsin Gardener: More Landscaping for Birds” – #18399. (2000) - VHS VIDEO  (29 min.)

The Wisconsin Gardener: More Landscaping for Birds  (#18399)

Posted by on 30. Nov, 2011 in Birds, Gardening, Landscape Architecture

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests continue exploring landscaping for birds, focusing on fall and winter.  Topics covered include trees and shrubs that attract birds, protecting from wildlife, woody and winter landscapes for birds.  See also earlier production “The Wisconsin Gardener: Landscaping for Birds” #18317.    (2000) - VHS VIDEO  (29 min.)