Bird Feeding that turns into wildlife watching....

When the cold weather arrives it always motivates me to

start feeding my feathered friends.

Of course, the plethra of birds is always a joy to watch, but I find that what gives me the most pleasure is the additional wildlife the bird feeder brings in.

The always in a merry-mood chipmunks put a smile on my face

as they scurry along with their frenzy.

The abundant squirrels don't keep my interest for long as they are so ordinary and so monopolizing of the feeder.

The rare specimens seem to put a smile on my face more easily...

such as a family of deer that arrives at dusk for a snack

or the even rarer cackle of the ring neck pheasant

that struts in for a treat.

Tell me, what fun hapens at your feeder?

It's Fall y'all!

Van Putte Gardens is brimming with your favorite autumn decor!

Whether it's stunning mums

pumpkins for carving

cornstalks for your lamppost

smiling scarecrows

berry covered wreaths

or colorful Indian corn...

Van Putte Gardens has what your home needs to add color and creativity to

your Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Plus there is still plenty of time to plant bulbs for a showy spring.

Come in soon for the best selection of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more!

By: Beth Warren

Go Native

Go Native!

With the recent emphasis on “Going Green”, landscaping with native plant species has become popular and is great for the environment.

Native plants, by definition, grow naturally in a region and have not been introduced to the area by humans.

Native plants are ornamental, being both colorful and fragrant. They require little or no maintenance since they adapt well to a region’s soil conditions and climate. Best of all, native plants are environmentally friendly because they attract various wildlife by providing food and shelter.