Q: How can we dry gourds so that you can use them to make birdhouse feeders? So far, we are batting zero! Hope you can help! (e-mail reference) A: I'm no expert on the subject. Drill small holes in ...

Birds flying in and out of a gourd bird feeder - Romaoslo/Getty Images Growing up, most of us learned that birds fly south for the winter, seeking out food and refuge in warmer climes. The idea is ...

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why it took me so long to make them! My sister Barbara brought a gourd over to my house one morning. “Here," she said, "Make me a birdfeeder.” I thought about ...

Birds remind us that nature goes on, even on those winter days when we less-hardy humans are stuck indoors. Making your yard hospitable to birds increases the chances they’ll make regular stops at ...

DIY bird feeders offer an affordable way to attract different bird species to your yard. You can choose from hanging, standing, or tree-mounted designs to enjoy watching birds year-round. Many of ...

The birds have returned to my garden gourds and they’re interesting and fun to watch. Unlike most fans of birding, I really don’t care which species claims one of my garden gourds for its home. I save ...

Invite a flock of birds into your backyard this fall with eco-friendly bird feeders you've made yourself. These projects use organic or recycled materials and are easy enough to put together in an ...

Invite a flock of birds into your back yard this fall with eco-friendly bird feeders you’ve made yourself. These projects use organic or recycled materials and can be completed in an afternoon. Fall ...

There is debate whether feeding birds in the winter is a good idea. Some folks point out that birds don’t need our help to survive winter, other than keeping cats inside and getting rid of feral ones.