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Re: Planting for birds and wildlife.



If I am  not mistaken, I know that Niche Gardens (they do have a website, I
don't have it handy but you can search for it) sell native plants that are
good for birds.  Many other gardening websites indicate if their plants are
good for attracting birds and/or butterflies.  And leaving some weeds around
is actally good for the birds, they eat the seeds. Spoken as a bird-watching
gardener.
Tammy L
Gaston Co,. NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Murphy" <brmurphy@mindspring.com>
To: <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:34 PM
Subject: Planting for birds and wildlife.


> Ahhh, spring is just around the corner.
>
> I have been sitting on 4 1/2 acres (70% beat up pasture) for many years
and
> have never done any landscaping, but now I have the itch.
>
> I am using the middle pasture for a LARGE garden. The variety of plants
and
> growing conditions varies widely over the acreage.
>
> What I am looking for is some advice concerning the following:
> ( I live in EAST Durham Co., NC)
> What  grasses, shrubs, and small trees would be most suitable for
> birds(nesting, shelter, food)in this area?  Preferably native species.
>
> Where are good places to purchase these plants in the Triangle area?
>
> Would you like to help plant? ;-) Just yokin!
>
> Some ideas I have - 1) plantings to attract BOBWHITE(I still have some
> around)   2)Plants that produce berries for winter consumption 3) plants
> that attract warblers
>
> I have plans  for a butterfly garden.
>
> I do have some info, but if you have personal experiences you are willing
to
> take the time to share, all of my critters and myself will be most
> appreciative.
>
>
> Brian T. Murphy   http://brmurphy.home.mindspring.com/
> Millbrook High School    http://schools.wcpss.net/MillbrookHigh
> Raleigh, NC USA
> 919-850-8787
>
>