Category: Hummingbirds

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Lisa and I sat in our front courtyard, watching the antics of “our” hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the fountains and sipping nectar from the 30+ pots of flowers. We enjoyed one unique,…

With our Pollinator Plant Giveaway! When we plant for pollinators, we all win. Let us help you get your pollinator garden off to a great start with a chance to win one of 10 free 1-gallon pollinator-friendly plants from Monrovia.…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What flowers are hummingbirds and butterflies most attracted to? Milkweed’s advantages to landscapes. What is a hummingbird’s favorite flower? What is the best hanging plant to attract hummingbirds? What shrubs attract hummingbirds? Lisa and…

Safe, Natural, Organic Hummingbird Food from Home by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Hummingbirds like various flowers from the gardens, but the most attractive food is this basic hummingbird nectar recipe. The recipe approximates the natural sucrose content of top…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gardening may be one of America’s favorite hobbies, but it does have a downside:  Imagine investing dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars redecorating your bedroom, only to have it crumble to ashes in…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The days grow short as we move into the last of the 2019 gardening season. This is a time to relax, sip tea while warming our feet by the fire, and reflect on our…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We’ve all seen well-meaning, but dreary, low-water landscapes. The only color is gray to gray-green, with plants that look brittle and bone-dry. But water-wise gardens can be vibrant, colorful, and yes, even lush-looking. We’ve…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener While birders may be delighted to see any new birds in their yards, some birds are more welcome than others because of all the good they do. Whether you’re a homeowner, gardener, or farmer…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Every hummingbird book, article, and expert recommends planting flowers to attract hummingbirds.  But it takes more than just beautiful blooms to entice these birds. Many of the most common, widespread backyard flowers are actually…