Whenever we think about how to make our gardening more ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’, we naturally think about how to welcome birds into our landscape.  Birds are a vital part of a balanced ecosystem, as well as being fascinating entertainment for the whole family.

Tom Combs is returning for another class (he spoke to a packed house earlier this month about dormant sprays) – this time to talk about the easy steps you can take to encourage birds to visit your backyard.  Their needs are so basic:  just food, water, and shelter and they are happy. With a little planning, you will be able to experience the delight we have at our house – we take our morning coffee (or our evening glass of wine!) outside and watch goldfinches, nuthatches, chickadees, woodpeckers, and others as they stop by our feeders.  It adds another component to our garden that we treasure every day!

Please remember that we ask you to register for classes you are interested in attending!  Our classroom space is limited; of course drop-ins are welcome as space is available.  Call us at 503-649-4568, or email events@farmingtongardens.com, with your name, phone number, and the number attending.