September 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in garden hummingbird |
Many children will start back to school this week full of excitement for the new school year. Here is an inspiring idea for the many wonderful teachers that are already planning their creative curriculum.
According to an article in The Meadville Tribune, part of the school curriculum at Seton Catholic School is a quant little garden, cared for by fifth graders. It started as a bird sanctuary, but soon became an all-out wildlife habitat. It’s not a typical garden. All of the plants are functional year-round, providing food for a host of animals including the garden hummingbird. The garden was recently declared a National Wildlife Habitat. The students will be creating another new area soon. The new area will feature native wildflowers which will serve as a source of pollinators for hummingbirds and hummingbird moths, as well as all kinds of “good” insects. The students create and maintain the area, filling garden feeders and even heating water for the birdbaths, encouraging the birds to return. This unique, hands-on learning opportunity encourages students to care about nature and the environment. What a wonderful addition to traditional curriculum.
The full article can be read at: http://www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_244220000.html?start:int=0
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August 15th, 2008 -- Posted in garden hummingbird |
Have you seen a Garden Hummingbird lately? If you have then you may want to create a garden that will attract these wonderful creatures. This do it yourself project is not only fun but can be very educational for the entire family.
Whether you want to create a large yard garden or a small window box garden, you can create an oasis that will entice a Garden Hummingbird. Once you have designed your space, you will want to discuss your plan with your local nursery expert. There are many varieties of plants and flowers that can be used and many are area specific. If you don’t have access to a nursery then try a garden club or library for area specific information
Garden Hummingbirds are like magnets to certain gardens. They are attracted to red or orange colored tube like flowers. The blossoms should be nectar bearing. Although they are attracted to the bright colors, they will feed on any blossoms that provide nectar. Providing an area to perch or nest is also desirable and could result in baby hummingbirds. Misting components or a birdbath is also nice. Garden feeders add a touch of beauty and also add an element that will attract the hummer to feed. Use caution with your garden feeder. Placement is important and they are prone to attracting ants, if you are not careful. You can deter this problem by providing a commercial garden feeder that has a built in ant mote. They are very popular. The garden feeder will also need to be cleaned weekly at the very minimum. After you have created your garden, this is a small task to do to maintain a healthy atmosphere for your Garden Hummingbird.
Happy Gardening and Attracting!
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