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Subject: Re: Hummingbird feeder
From: "Wayne Bell" <wbell@golden.net>
Organization: Golden Triangle Online
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 99 08:33:38
Message-ID: <MOD$990809.5828@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$990808.23123@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



Here in Southern Ontario the Hummingbirds really like Monarda also known as
Bee Balm. And I tend to agree that the natural nectars are better than the
substitutes.

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Bill Robinson wrote in message
news:MOD$990808.23123@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
>
> Sugar water supplies calories and water. It is not much of a
> food. It's better than nothing and it does help to get the
> hummers through the day but, in the long run, it would be
> better to put in plants that attract and sustain these birds.
>
> We garden in Southern California which has a Mediterranean
> climate. A number of the Salvias grow very well here and they
> do a great job of attracting and sustaining hummingbirds. We
> have maybe a dozen different kinds of Salvias and because of
> that we have a good hummingbird population.
>
> I think the best way to attract and sustain hummingbirds is to
> learn which plants in your particular area really attract the
> hummers and to then incorporate those plants in your garden.
> Kids shouldn't get too much candy . . . it spoils their appetite
> and rots their teeth. I think the same issues apply.
>
> Bill
>
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