Wreath shaped bird seed tied onto trellis. RECIPE: 1/3 cup plain gelatin, 1 & 1/2 cups water, 8 cups bird seed. Mix gelatin and water on low heat until gelatin is melted and clear. Remove from heat and stir in 8 cups of seed. Stir until well mixed and there is no dry seed. … Continue reading
There have been many recent news stories about a possible association between bee die off and certain pesticides, called “neonicotinoids”. There are many competing views on this concern at this point. [Photo: MN] Here are some pointers to recent articles, pro, con and undecided: Xerces Society: http://www.xerces.org/neonicotinoids-and-bees/ Bees killed in Wilsonville, OR: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/06/25000_bubblebees_killed_droppi.html … Continue reading
