Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry

Wildlife biologist Matt Tarr joins Emma and Nate for a conversation about supporting birds around the home. Emma also adds bonus segments on hummingbirds, bare root trees and the episode’s featured plant - common hackberry.

Show Notes

Supporting birds on your property goes well beyond putting up bird feeders, although they can be helpful and enjoyable. In this episode on supporting birds in your yard and garden, Matt Tarr, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about why birds need our help, how to assess your property and the needs of birds, and how to meet the needs of wild birds through landscaping choices and other strategies.

 

·         Featured Question: Which landscape plants are best for hummingbirds?

·         Featured Plant: Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

·         Closing Tip: Purchasing Bare Root Trees

 

Promotions

 

·         Listener Survey

·         NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo

·         Webinar: Hydroponics at Home

·         Webinar: Extending the Gardening Season

 

Resources

 

·         All About Nest Boxes

·         Winter Bird Feeding

·         UNH Extension’s Wildlife Program Website

·         Cornell Lab of Ornithology

·         How to make your yard more bird friendly (Audubon)

 

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Transcript by Otter.ai

 

What is Granite State Gardening?

Granite State Gardening is a University of New Hampshire podcast for gardeners, landowners and homesteaders in New Hampshire and Northern New England. Hosts Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for your garden and landscape, giving inspiration and research-based knowhow to cultivate confidence and success wherever and whatever you’re growing. Biweekly episodes feature plant recommendations, pest control advice and answers to listener questions, which are encouraged at [e-mail].