Shrubs for Wildlife October 22, 2009

The birds are headed south for the winter, but now is the time to begin planning for their return next summer. Fall is the time to plant shrubs, so in this workshop we will focus on shrubs to provide fruits and flowers for birds and butterflies. Tips for growing shrubs in the presence of herbivores will also be discussed. Then we will examine each of our own yards for ways that habitats can be improved. Bring a clean scale drawing of your property (a copy of the survey works best). Yard size doesn't matter, but the size of the drawing should be no larger than 11" x 17."