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Bird Friendly Gardening w/ Jen McGuinness

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Garden for the birds! Important members of the food chain, birds offer natural pest control, are fun to observe, and they need our help! Learn how to create a beautiful, bird friendly garden with author Jen McGuiness.
Jen will also share some tips on how to attract more beneficial insects to the garden as well as a list of plants that will deter deer.. awesome! We'll also learn about small-space gardening, the importance of native plants and how to grow birdseed.
Jen McGuinness is a writer, editor, and photographer who began writing as Frau Zinnie in 2011. Her website features Jen’s writing, photography, and personal gardening experiences in her Connecticut garden, along with interviews with garden experts. She is a proponent of organic gardening methods and wildlife-friendly gardens. Jen is an award-winning journalist, earning recognition from the New England Press Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. Jenn is joining us on the show to talk about her new book Bird Friendly Gardening!
Check out Jen's garden blog and website: https://frauzinnie.blogspot.com/
Order Bird Friendly Gardening: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Friendly-Gardening-Guidance-Supporting-Landscape/dp/0760382115
Before the interview, Bevin shares some Small House updates. This June he'll be speaking at the Modern Homesteading Conference in Idaho. Learn more about this amazing event and register at: https://modernhomesteading.com/
Bevin's new book, The Heritage Pantry: modern methods of preserving food the old fashioned way, will be available May 15th! Order your copy today at https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product-category/books/
Today’s episode of Seeds & Weeds is brought to you in part by our friends at Garden Joy - the garden game that lets you explore your love for plants, seasons, horticulture, and outdoor design. Download Garden Joy from your app store and start playing this relaxing and educational garden design game today! Learn more at https://www.gardenjoygame.com/
You can support the Seeds & Weeds Podcast by joining our Patreon community for as little as $3/month!

Check it out and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
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Support the show

The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog.
Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.com

Support the Show.

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Garden for the birds! Important members of the food chain, birds offer natural pest control, are fun to observe, and they need our help! Learn how to create a beautiful, bird friendly garden with author Jen McGuiness.
Jen will also share some tips on how to attract more beneficial insects to the garden as well as a list of plants that will deter deer.. awesome! We'll also learn about small-space gardening, the importance of native plants and how to grow birdseed.
Jen McGuinness is a writer, editor, and photographer who began writing as Frau Zinnie in 2011. Her website features Jen’s writing, photography, and personal gardening experiences in her Connecticut garden, along with interviews with garden experts. She is a proponent of organic gardening methods and wildlife-friendly gardens. Jen is an award-winning journalist, earning recognition from the New England Press Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. Jenn is joining us on the show to talk about her new book Bird Friendly Gardening!
Check out Jen's garden blog and website: https://frauzinnie.blogspot.com/
Order Bird Friendly Gardening: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Friendly-Gardening-Guidance-Supporting-Landscape/dp/0760382115
Before the interview, Bevin shares some Small House updates. This June he'll be speaking at the Modern Homesteading Conference in Idaho. Learn more about this amazing event and register at: https://modernhomesteading.com/
Bevin's new book, The Heritage Pantry: modern methods of preserving food the old fashioned way, will be available May 15th! Order your copy today at https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product-category/books/
Today’s episode of Seeds & Weeds is brought to you in part by our friends at Garden Joy - the garden game that lets you explore your love for plants, seasons, horticulture, and outdoor design. Download Garden Joy from your app store and start playing this relaxing and educational garden design game today! Learn more at https://www.gardenjoygame.com/
You can support the Seeds & Weeds Podcast by joining our Patreon community for as little as $3/month!

Check it out and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm
Connect with us!
Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community!

IG: @small_house_farm
FB: @smallhousefarm
YT: @smallhousefarm
www.seedsandweedspodcast.com

Support the show

The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog.
Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.com

Support the Show.

  continue reading

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