Is this a good price for birdseed/Do you prefer birdseed mixes?
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11 years ago
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Comments (7)We discovered Minnesota Soil Solutions in Cold Spring. They offer shredded pine bark mulch (can't remember the cost off the top of my head). We got several yards last year and I focused on covering the beds near the house and those I could see from the house first. When the snow had melted I noticed that it had really held up well. They told me it should last 3-4 seasons, and from how things look so far it should last at least that. It is a very attractive mulch, very dark brown that really contrasts with the green of the plants. I've been very happy with it. We also have a lot of oaks and borrow a huge mower/bagger every fall to mow the leaves up. It then gets mixed with grass clippings collected from friends. I use this a lot on my gardens as well, however it does not hold up from one year to the next. But it works great for the veggie garden. And really amends the soil nicely (I can tell because the grass two feet out from the gardens is always much greener than the rest of the yard. Don't worry about planning your gardens too much :) Half the fun of gardening is moving things around. An old gardening friend once told me nothing is ever in the right spot until you've moved it at least 3 times...LOL...See MoreI.D. birdseed weed - new one - never saw before??
Comments (8)I get my bulk ingredients from a local feedmill, so start by searching for local co-ops, grain elevators, or feedmills. And yes, most store bought bags of "mixed seed" are filled with junk, which is a cheap way to add weight, so they can sack you for 20lbs, when they actually only have 5 to 10lbs of useful seed in it. As for those blackbirds and other regulars, I have them too. Here's how I have my feeders set up: First, I have my main area, where I feed only black oil sunflower seed, and suet for the woodpeckers. Then, about 20 feet away, I have a tray feeder with my homemade mixed seed, which equals 1 part sunflower, 1 part cracked corn, 2 parts white proso millet. This mix keep all the sparrows, blackbirds, and doves entertained, while allowing the neater birds like cardinals and various finches, to eat in peace, away from the more aggressive birds. On the the bluejays, my favorite bird. It's perfectly safe to feed them cat & dog food, although for me, the crows would just eat it all. I find that my bluejays like peanuts the most, especially in the shell. They also love cobbed corn, and also really like cheese nip crackers. Also, you said that your squirrels eat the cat food?? I can't seem to get them to eat anything but my sunflower seed. They'll do everything they can to get on my feeders, even though I give them corn and peanuts to eat. So yeah, try & find a source of bulk seed, and buy the big three. Don't get carried away on the cracked corn though, because it does spoil over time, so I limit it to 50lbs, which lasts a long time. The others can last 2 to 3 years, if you keep them stored in a dry place. I use metal trash cans, and keep them in my garage, and make sure to clean up ALL spilled seed to keep mice away. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how there is no more wasted seed when you feed the seed the birds want. The only time I got weeds was when I had feeders over mulched areas, because it would get under the mulch where the birds couldn't find it, then sprout. But, I moved my feeders to grass areas, so all the ground feeding birds eat the spilled seed. Good luck! Joe...See MoreWhich do you prefer?
Comments (22)I bought into a neighborhood that was about 26 years old. Most of the folks here bought to 'retire to', and now they're starting to die off and the properties are coming up left and right, and pretty cheaply. I bought a house across the street for my folks to visit, unfortunately my dad never got here, but my mom's here now (for a while). The house on one side of me is vacant and I can probably get a really good price because it needs work. The other side of me is a strange situation, but I might can get that one too. There are some kids across the street that are starting to be teens, and there are some waaay down the street that got their licenses (and need speed bumps). I figure if I can control the few houses around me, I don't care what the rest of the neighborhood does. I'll have control of my comfort zone and that will be that....See Morebirdseed wreath
Comments (28)Here is a great recipe that holds up well for gift giving: Melt 1 package of gelatin in 1/2 cup of hot water over heat, stirring until clear. Add 3 Tablespoons of light corn syrup. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cups of flour to make a paste. Add paste to 4 cups of birdseed and stir well to combine - best to use your hands (careful, it might still be hot!). Wet your hands to make the mixture easier to handle, but take care to not add too much water to the mixture or it will fall apart. Make into whatever shape you desire. Let dry on a cooling rack for two days. I used this recipe to make bird shaped ornaments with a cookie cutter. After cutting out the bird shape, I smashed a string inside for hanging. Enjoy!...See MoreAurore
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