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Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Attracting some of nature's most beautiful creatures
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It took me all summer to get a decent photo of one of my hummers.  They are persistent, territorial, finicky, aggressive little buggers but they are fun to have around.  We have a love/hate relationship...I do hate the upkeep of feeders, they spoil so quickly in the sweltering NC heat.  I recommend putting them in a shady area, if possible.  When I put out a new batch, I add ice cubes in with the syrup, I know they melt quickly but every little bit helps. You need to keep your feeders clean, spoiled food can make your little guys sick. I use white distilled vinegar and a toothbrush or bottle brush.  Do not use any kind of soap or detergent on your feeders.
Every year, I stand in front of the seed section at my local stores, mouth agape, until it finally breaks its hold on me until I walk off, sucking my teeth with a "tsk, tsk," and shaking my head at the price of pre-made sugar water. It’s as easy as boiling water (4 parts water to 1 part sugar).




Going "Au Natural"

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When you make the decision to construct a butterfly garden, you will surely attract hummingbirds. While I can’t imagine someone would not welcome these spirited little visitors, keep a few things in mind when you plant your garden:
Hummingbirds are aggressive, energetic little buggers.  I like to have them around, I find them thoroughly entertaining and joyful, but they are testy and possessive over a food source.  They don’t understand that their food will be abundant around your house, so if they find a feeder or flower they like, they will fight each other to maintain possession over it.
Using water misters and perches will almost guarantee happy hummers.






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  • Home
  • NC Native Plants
    • Achillea milliforum (yarrow)
    • Asclepius (milkweed)
    • Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida)
    • Button Bush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
    • Coreopsis
    • Virginia Sweetspire
    • Native Trees
  • Sun Perennials
    • Achillea milliforum (yarrow)
    • Asclepius (milkweed)
    • Ajuga
    • Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida)
    • Coreopsis
    • Dianthus
    • Jasmine
    • Lamb's Ears
    • Ornamental Grasses: Liriope muscari and it's evil twin Liriope spicata, Variegated Sweet Flag
    • Phlox
    • Sedum
    • Succulents
  • Shade Perennials
    • Hosta >
      • Hosta care
    • Heuchera 'Coral Bells'
    • Ferns
    • Pachysandra
  • Shrubs/Trees
    • Aucuba "Gold Dust"
    • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
    • Eastern Redbud
    • Hydrangeas
    • lavender
    • Peony
    • Rose of Sharon
    • Vitex
  • About
    • My yard
    • Classes at the greenhouse
  • Pollinator/Butterfly Gardens
  • Directions
  • Our Work
  • Succulents
  • Why Schools Need FFA