Put up bird seed and suet feeders!

Keep a water source open for the birds.

Plan out a new landscape bed for the spring

Peruse catalogs on ideas for the spring

Choose a new houseplant to liven up your home or ofice

Attend Bird Feeding Frenzy January 21, 2012!

Red-breasted Nuthatch                            

Nuthatches are constantly active, and can be seen creeping downward on tree trunks. They have a very noticeable black stripe across their eye and a rust-colored breast.  They like to hang out in the trees eating on conifer seeds and insects. They are the only non-woodpecker that will excavate a hole for nesting. They will coat these holes with a resin that they collect, sometimes it will get stuck in their feathers and they can look a little rough.

To attract them to your feeders provide suet, peanuts and black oil sunflower seeds. You can listen to their song of “crank-crank-crank” as they eat.

Mention the bird of the week and receive 25% off of bird food.

Air Date: Every Saturday at 8:06 am

Tune into Blueville Nursery's Horticulture Hints Radio show on 1350 KMAN. We will discuss bird feeding, house plants and getting ready for the spring. We will be off the air January 28th, and back on February 4th. Call 1350 KMAN during the show at (785) 537-1350 with all your plant and bird questions!