Multiples available upon checkout. Etsy does not show this information for listings above $20. This gourmet birdseed mix is blended for Woodpeckers and Blue Jays, who forage for the same food. Species throughout the US will all enjoy this nutritious and protein packed food.  Put this in your bird feeders and watch for the Downy Woodpecker - the smallest in North America and in many places around the US.  In winter it has been known to join roving mixed flocks of nuthatches, chickadees and other birds in the woods.  Gorgeous bright Blue Jays will also enjoy this nutritious blend. Remember the bird feeders - http://etsy.me/2j7msav This Seed Mix has ingredients for Woodpeckers, Blue Jays and other like size birds with a very high nutritional value, giving your birds the chance to fill up.  This blend provides tasty morsels for wild birds. Downy Woodpecker and Red-Bellied Woodpecker pictured. Select birdseeds come from MN and ND where the majority of bird seed products are grown. Working with farmers, exceptional quality seed is included in this premium bird food mix. There are absolutely no fillers, wheat or red millet. Your birds will eat every bit of this nutritious mix and won't dream of tossing any of it out of the feeder. This is a great gift for the backyard birder in your life who understands the importance of giving wild birds healthy choices. The 2 lb stand up pouches have a resealable zipper and a tear notch for easy opening. Bag dimensions when full of mix Height: 13" Width: 8" Bottom width: 4" Other Gourmet blends can be purchased individually by clicking here: https://etsy.me/2QoHcOd © 2024 Stella Erwin's®, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Sunflowers are a beautiful addition to the landscape of a house, with the bonus of edible seeds. The outer shell of the sunflower seed is black-and-white striped once they mature. Sunflowers seeds are a healthy alternative to other snacks because they are high in vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus. The nutrients in ...

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Multiples available upon checkout. Etsy does not show this information for listings above $20. Chickadees are amazing birds and fun to watch. They dart in and out for food, rarely staying more than a few seconds. They like to grab and go. They have such distinctive marks with a downy soft black cap and various shades of gray and white, making them easy to spot. This premium bird food mix is prepared especially for Chickadees and other small birds. Chickadees and their close cousins love this food. Black-capped Chickadee Brown-headed Nuthatch Carolina Chickadee Chested-backed Chickadee Golden Crowned Kinglet Mountain Chickadee Tufted Titmouse White-breasted Nuthatch Select birdseeds come from MN and ND where the majority of bird seed products are grown. Working with farmers, exceptional quality seed is included in this premium bird food mix. There are absolutely no fillers, wheat or red millet. Your birds will eat every bit of this nutritious mix and won't dream of tossing any of it out of the feeder. This is a great gift for the backyard birder in your life who understands the importance of giving wild birds healthy choices. Bag dimensions when full of mix Height: 13" Width: 8" Bottom width: 4" The stand up pouches have a resealable zipper and a tear notch for easy opening. Remember the bird feeders - http://etsy.me/2j7msav More gourmet blends can be purchased by clicking here: https://etsy.me/2QoHcOd © 2022 Stella Erwin's®, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The second Time I saw an Indigo Bunting. I love the contrast in color of the Sunflower and its deep blue plumage. I stared at it, until it could not take it and went to the safety of a near by tree. Can You Blame him?

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A very special person who was in Al’s life came to visit him early this evening. Although he didn’t say much I knew by his eyes he liked having her here. I was happy for him and I heavi…

This is a BIG thermal Iron-on patch to be used on any type of material you can iron. Features a stunning display of 2 cranes in flight. Color: White, Black, Gray Shape: Cranes Theme: Aviary / Birds / Cranes Size: 20.3x18cm / 8x7" inches Type: Iron On Glue Backing Material: Plastic Thermal Transfer INSTRUCTIONS Tools: Ironing Pad, Electric Iron (TURN OFF STEAM) OR Heat Transfer Machine, Sticker Paper Steps: 1. Place clothes flat on the ironing pad. 2. Put the pattern in the position you want. 3. Make sure steam is off, and the temperature is between 120-160 degree. 4. Iron over the thermal patch for 10-15 seconds with iron. 4. While still hot peel off the clear plastic membrane immediately. 5. If the patch is not flat and intact, repeat step 4. 6. Congratulations pattern is complete.

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Priced and sold by the fat quarter The garden goes wild with this pretty set of prints from the Aviary collection by Anbo. Set on a fresh ivory background, this stunning design features a wild floral design full of tall stems, with birds nestling and flying from flower to flower. Perfect for a sophisticated quilt, accessory, cushion or even a gorgeous skirt or dress! Brand: Dashwood Studios  Collection: Aviary Composition: 100% Cotton Weight: 200 gsm (medium/quilting weight) Width:43-44”/110-112cm Pattern repeat: 21cm  Approx size of pattern: 4.5cm (orange sunflower) Care information We recommend washing your fabric at 30 degrees or hand washing. Natural drying is always best, but if you must tumble dry then put it on a low temperature. Ordering This fabric is priced and sold by the Fat Quarter. Please add to your basket enough lengths to add up to your desired length, and we will cut as a continuous piece.  Eg. if you require 1 metre, add 4 to your basket and we will send you a continuous length of 1m of the selected fabric. Single units will be sent as a single fat quarter if ordered as 1; if you order an odd number above that we will cut it as a continuous piece, eg. 3 units will be cut as 75cm. Please be careful to make sure you have selected the correct length you need, as once cut fabrics cannot be returned unless faulty.

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The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) hunts by hovering almost stationary, 10-20m above the ground. It's eyes are capable of detecting ultraviolet light, which allows it to see the urine trails of small rodents. The kestrel preys primarily on mice, shrews and voles, which it dispatches by breaking the animals neck with its powerful bill.

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Our sweet mama Anna's Hummingbird made it through 60 mile per hour winds, relentless rain and cold, and she is still sitting on her two jelly-bean sized white eggs. Hurrah! Next week will be all about this wonderful flying jewel of my garden. Stay tuned. Dear friends, Where do I begin? During the past week, we've been in a whirlwind of activity. First, the drive north to the Bay Area where we attended a peek press preview of the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. It was great to view the gardens up close and to see the amount of creativity and energy that went into the installations. Amazing. I walked away with some good, do-able ideas for my own gardens. I think that is what we always want to gain from a garden show, not only the wow factor, but also the things we can master on our own. Sustainability was the star of the show, and one of my favorite displays was the edible garden outside under a tent, which included some Sunset Magazine container garden ideas, a fabulous hexagonal bee hive, and a chicken coop and hen house with a living green roof. I think this is gorgeous. Look for the hex hive at www.hexhive.com. The area below the hen house is screened for a run. Note the dominant theme of the garden show–a green roof of succulents. An outdoor eating area with a living roof. I think I would make a wider over-hang. A side view of the dovecote. I am going to make this hanging chandelier. I'll use one of those wire formed moss baskets (they're inexpensive) and fill it with moss and soil, then plant succulents all over the top and sides. Finally, I'll just tuck candles into the soil or I'll use those green florist candle holders that have a long, pointed end. They wouldn't show and would work beautifully. Sections of gutter mounted on the wall, filled with soil, and planted. Great vertical idea for people with tiny garden spaces. Even trellises can be added to straw bale gardens. Look for directions on how-to create this garden in my new book Toad Cottages and Shooting Stars. A dovecote studded with kazillions of succulents. Repurposing corrugated tin for raised planters. Great ideas from the hort students at Foothill College. Sweet Comforts Tom and Rebecca Style After the preview, we attended a party at the home of author Rebecca Sweet (Garden Up!: Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces) who also writes for magazines and has a blog called Gossip in the Garden. Rebecca and I have known each other for years (she was a loyal Heart's Ease customer), but this was my first visit to her home, gardens, and studio – all stunning and worthy of a magazine article. Rebecca, her beautiful daughter Emily, and her adorable husband Tom made us all feel like royalty. Rebecca's "shed," and I use that term loosely, is a heartbreaker. I love the use of old windows. Wouldn't you love your own shed for your creative moments alone? Don't you love it that she used an antique mantel against her fence? Rebecca told me I could spend the night in here. Ok, but where is the bathtub? Kentucky Comfort and Hospitality The next day we flew to Lexington, Kentucky. What ever happened to the adventure of travel? By the time we arrived in Kentucky, we felt and looked like two deflated balloons. I had consulted the weather forecast for Lexington, but the temps dropped 30 degrees in one day and dipped even lower the next. Thank goodness that our energetic hostess Sue Fosson took pity on me and supplied me with a jacket and gloves. Thanks, dear Sue, not only for this kindness–for everything you did to make our trip successful. Marcia (aka the Lady Tornado), Richard Weber, the landscape designer, and I discuss how to add some vertical elements to the children's butterfly and metamorphosis garden. The auditorium was filled to capacity the night of my Founder's Lecture. Several people brought in copies of the Country Gardens magazine article that featured my little garden. Yea Country Gardens, let's all support them and keep the magazine thriving. The Spring issue features the fabulous gardens of my friend Tovah Martin, who lives in a tiny cobbler's house in Connecticut. A must see. The cold weather was tempered by the gracious and warm welcome shared with us by the folks who organized my Founder's Talk, which was proposed and supported by Marcia Farris, a relentless force in the creation of the new children's garden at the arboretum. Marcia had an original (1991) edition of Sunflower Houses, which she said inspired her to begin this project. Hurrah! That makes the lonely chore of writing a bit easier for me. The Bluegrass Herb Guild Luncheon and Tea Jeff and I were the lucky guests at a tea hosted for us by the Bluegrass Herb Guild, a thriving group of creative gardeners. The event was held at the home of lovely Susan Daole, who lives in a storybook cottage overflowing with books and art. Jane Lowery (standing behind Jeff) was the original instigator of this luncheon. Thanks Jane and Susan. Lucky Jeff, oh, I guess this time he wasn't the only man. At the far left is author, photographer, potter, and garden designer Ezra Haggard. My friend Yuki writes for the Japanese Herb magazine. We talked about the tragedies of the recent earthquake, tsunami, and now the devastating radiation leaks. The food was not only tasty, but also gorgeous. It speaks for itself. Different herbs on each cracker. Love this! A delicious rainbow. The first asparagus of spring topped with the first sweet violets. Lavender cookies. A tray full of bunnies and mice. Hilarious and delicious. The group spoiled me with cards (thanks photographer extraordinaire Patsy Anderson), a landscaping book (thanks Ezra), Shaker cookbooks from the herbies, a letter press poem and cards courtesy of Deborah Kessler of October Press and Susan Daole. If you love the old fashioned look and quality of letter press, you'll love her exquisite works of art. Warm Beans and Olive Salad Patsy Anderson made this dish for our herbal luncheon and it was a smashing success. Everyone wanted her recipe and I am going to make it Wednesday night for some friends. Give it a try, I think you'll be thrilled with it too. 2 cups small cauliflower florets 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil-divided 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup white wine vinegar (NOT white vinegar, make sure it is white wine) 1 tablespoon honey 2 16 ounce cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (I'm using dried beans & cooking them) 1 7 ounce jar of halved kalamata olives 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Garnish with fresh sage. Cook cauliflower in boiling water 5 or 6 minutes (until crispy-tender). Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and set aside. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery and onion; saute 3 minutes or until almost tender. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar and honey till dissolved. Combine cauliflower and sauteed vegetables in a large bow. Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, beans, and next 5 ingredients; stir well to combine. Serve warm. Yields a dozen servings. Patsy added the fresh herbs to the sauteed veggies and cooked them for a couple of minutes, then she also added a dash of tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. Thanks Patsy! Give it a try and let me know how y'all like it. A Tuscan Feast That evening we were hosted by artist Holly Salisbury at a special Tuscan supper. We got a sneak peak at the pastels she created plein air in Tuscany. Holly hosted 18 with ease, graciousness, and style. Thanks dear Holly. The Give-Away Winner & a Great Recipe Jeff just said, "Ok Sharon, we agreed that you would write shorter postings." Uh oh, but how do I write a short one now and leave out all the wonderful people I've been with in the past week? Can't do it, but I promise to make it short next week when I focus on the life-and-death drama of my little Anna's hummingbird who is surviving despite all sorts of natural calamities. The winner of the From Seed to Skillet book give-away (chosen by the random number generator) is Thea! Thea dear, I do not have an address for you and need you to send one so we can tuck your book into the mail. Congratulations! That's it for now – phew. I still haven't had a moment to catch my breath or catch up with gardening, house chores, and letters from friends. Forgive me if I haven't answered you. Thanks for your caring thoughts and words. All joys, Sharon p.s. My Lowe's blog posting has finally changed. Take a moment to visit and read about spring flower fireworks, and please leave a valued comment. Read my interview on EarthMama101.com and sign up for her giveaway.

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