Garden tip

Winter is a tough time for birds. With insects and berries gone, they rely on native plants for food.

Goldfinches love dried coneflower heads, while juncos and sparrows dig for goldenrod seeds under the snow. Chickadees search native grasses for leftovers.

Cleaning gardens too early removes crucial winter food sources. Leaving dried plants can help keep our feathered friends alive! 🐦❤️🌾

"Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love—that makes life and nature harmonize."

Mary Ann Evans ( pen name George Eliot) 18th c author