We have bird feeders at home located over a mixed planting of shrubs and perennials and have had good luck growing plants near the feeder. Your question does not include the type of seeds you are ...

Why buy sunflower seeds for your bird feeder when you can grow them? However, not all varieties of sunflower are created equally, as far as birds are concerned.

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Beautiful, cheery sunflowers offer beauty for your garden and the promise of a delicious snack in the form of their seeds. Norbert Zingel / 500px / Getty Images Known for their brilliant yellow blooms ...

Q: Is there any trick to keeping birdseed from coming up in beds beneath my feeders? I’m tired of all the grass germinating. A: That’s probably millet, a common ingredient in some standard seed mixes.

There's nothing more satisfying than watching birds flock to your garden to snack on the birdseed you made just for them. Whether you live in an area full of blue jays, robins, hummingbirds, or ...

Before a single seed even hits the soil, a modern crop farmer is already deep into the planning. It’s all about laying the groundwork, and that starts with smart choices about what to plant. This ...