Top 3 Christmas Present Ideas for the Backyard Enthusiast: Number 3

Number three Christmas present idea is a wind chime.  Wind chimes are an easy present to give to your backyard enthusiast or anybody who loves the pleasant sounds and calmness wind chimes bring to any atmosphere.  Wind chimes can be hung anywhere, indoors and out, and don’t require a lot of space.  You do not even need a backyard to display a wind chime.  Wind chimes also come in many different sizes, themes and materials.  Some popular wind chimes include: bamboo wind chimes, wood wind chimes, metal wind chimes, personalized wind chimes and homemade wind chimes.  Bamboo wind chimes and wood wind chimes tend to create a more calming sound.  Metal wind chimes are more crystal clear and upbeat sounds.  Personalized wind chimes can be any type of material or sound but the purpose or meaning behind them is what’s most important.  Homemade wind chimes can be made of a bunch of old silverware.  These wind chimes may be fun projects to do with your kids.

J.W. Stannard Dove $59.95

Temple Gate $15.95

Painted Metal Butterfly $14.95

The Squirrel Boss Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

If anybody has one of these squirrel proof bird feeders or has heard of them, please speak up.  This is the first time I've seen or heard of this kind of bird feeder and wondering what others think about it.  Read the article and share your thoughts...

Improve the Appearance Around Your Bird Feeders While Attracting More Birds!

Here is a list of plants that are bird-friendly to plant under or around your bird feeders!  These plants will attract more birds while at the same time decorate your bird feeding area.  Bird feeders aren't (typically) the most decorative pieces of garden decor you can put in your lawn, unless you buy decorative bird feeders, so why not try one or more of these flowering plant ideas around your bird feeders!

Fall Bazaar/Craft Show & Bake Sale: Elks Lodge at the Hillcrest Shopping Center

All you southwestern Minnesotans, come join us this weekend, November 13th, from 10:00am-3:00pm for the Fall Bazaar/Craft Show & Bake Sale at the Elks Lodge (Hillcrest shopping center) in Rochester.  This event is sponsored by the Rochester Doe's and has the best selection of baked goodies you will find in the area as well as a variety of crafts and holiday gifts for the upcoming giving seasons!  Come visit our Wind Spinner stand and see for yourself how beautiful our Solar Light Wind Spinners are along with some of our Dog Wind Spinners and  Seasonal Wind Spinners.  While supplies last: Our wind spinner display is not expected to last long so get there early so you don't miss any of our spinners!

Turn Simple Garden Decor Into Indoor Holiday Decorations

3", 4" & 8" Wind Spinners

There are lots of ways to decorate your indoors for the holidays.  Have you considered bringing in some garden decor?  These small wind spinners are perfect indoor garden decor for the holidays.  These wind spinners come in sizes as small as 3", 4" and 8 inches.  Not only are they the perfect garden decor for indoors, but they make even better small gifts for your co-workers holiday party, you Godmother/Godfather, Grandma/Grandpa, etc.  They can be used as Christmas tree ornaments or hung in the kitchen window above your sink.  Wherever you decide to put them these cutsie wind spinners will bring in the outdoors all winter long!

Get This Thanksgiving Wind Spinner In Time for the Holidays

12" Horn-O-Plenty

Only $28.00

Celebrate Thanksgiving this year with this beautiful Thanksgiving Wind Spinner decor.  I shall be the perfect gift for Thanksgiving as well as we all have the opportunity, not only on Thanksgiving day, but every day to be so thankful and greatful for all that we have.  This wind spinner will remind people day in and day out of what we should be thankful for today!

Just In: Audubon by Woodlink Wren Bird House Kit

Audubon by Woodlink Wren Bird House Kit $19.95

This easy to assemble wren bird house is a great project for kids and adults. Includes all hardware and a metal hanging cable.  Buy one today and make a project out of it with your kids!

Seasons Are Changing

I caught this picture outside this morning and it got me thinking how fast Autumn has come and almost gone!  Sadly enough I haven't seen many birds around anymore even though we have kept our bird feeders out and filled still.  But this nest will be waiting for them when they return and our bird feeders will be stocked with their favorite foods once again come spring.  We'll see if some stick it out for the winter!

How do You Manage the Mosquitos in your Bird Bath?

Bird baths can bring a lot of entertainment to any lawn and garden.  But some people have problems with mosquitos hovering around or near a bird bath.  There are a few things you can do in order to keep your bird baths from turning into a mosquito breeding pool:
1) You can change the water often.  You'll want to change the water at least once or twice a week.  The typical mosquito goes from egg to adult in 7-10 days depending on the temperature/food available. By changing the water weekly you will prevent the cylce from completing. EFFECTIVENESS: 100%
2) Circulation. By having moving water the mosquito will not lay eggs/larvae can’t develop. This sounds good, but I have found mosquito larvae in moving water before (along the edges). EFFECTIVENESS:75-100%
3) Larvicide. A common larvicide (larvae killer) is available at most hardware stores. Look for the active ingredient of Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis isrealiensis) as it causes the larvae to die. It is VERY species specific and will not injure birds or any other creatures deciding to cavort in your birdbath. EFFECTIVENESS: 99.99999% (Almost perfect!!)

So don't let these pesty little insects turn you away from enjoying one of the most entertaining lawn and garden pieces you can have ever have in your garden...a beautiful bird bath!

Verdigris Leaf Birdbath

$39.95

Top 3 Reasons Why Wind Spinners Make The Perfect Birthday Gift

Wind Spinners make the perfect birthday gifts for anybody and here are 3 good reasons why:
1) Wind spinners are unique - not everybody receives a wind spinner for a birthday present!
2) There are a lot of different sizes, shapes, colors, themes and types of wind spinners to choose from - solar light, winged sensations, gazing ball, ovallusions, themed, 3-8", 12" and dog breeds.
3) For you (the buyer) you have a great birthday gift idea for years to come to help build a beautiful collection of wind spinners for that person you buy for year after year.