The Rio Grande Valley is full of birding hotspots but Estero Llano Grande State Park is my favorite!
Birds and Blooms Blog
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Black-Eyed Susan Vine in the Flower Garden
Looking for a fast-growing vine to hide a fence or adorn a trellis? Try Black-Eyed Susan vine and enjoy the bright blooms until the first frost.
Decorating With Air Plants – DIY Garden Project
Air plants are a great way to decorate your indoor space and can be used in terrariums, mounted on wood or hung from a wall – a very fun DIY garden project
Green Kingfishers in the Rio Grande Valley
Many birders in the US are only familiar with Belted Kingfisher but there are other kingfishers that you can see!
Viola Variety in the Flower Garden
Be sure to include colorful violas in your cool season flower garden plans. The variety available will astound you!
Easy Garden: How to Grow Air Plants
Air plants are the newest garden trend – they don’t need soil or fertilizer and are the perfect easy garden choice for those who want to grow uniquely shaped plants indoors throughout the year.
Heading to One of the US’s Top Birding Hotspots
This week, I head to one of the top birding locations to lead trip at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival.
Bird Species: Wood Storks
North America’s only native stork is also one of its largest breeding bird species. Learn where to see Wood Storks in the U.S.
Backyard Garden Idea: Patio Island Planter
Add beauty to your patio with this easy backyard garden idea, by leaving a ‘pavement free’ space within the boundaries of your patio by using plants or containers.
Following the Irruption of Finches
While birding today, it was very evident that finches are already on the move.
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Seeds to Share in 2014 – Hopscotch
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Saving / storing seed methods
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