{"product_id":"100-plants-to-feed-the-birds","title":"100 Plants to Feed the Birds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e100 Plants to Feed the Birds (Laura Erickson)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e100 Plants to Feed the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical planting guide for anyone looking to support bird populations through intentional plant selection. Laura Erickson focuses on specific plant–bird relationships, showing how trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers provide seeds, berries, nectar, and insect habitat that birds rely on throughout the year. It’s a useful resource for designing landscapes that actively produce food for birds across seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12c7rhb\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"572\"\u003ePlant-by-Plant Guide to Bird Food Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eThe book profiles 100 different plants, detailing exactly how each one feeds birds—whether through seeds, fruits, nectar, or by hosting insects. It highlights which bird species benefit, offering more specificity than general bird-friendly gardening guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eSeasonal Feeding Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eCovers how to provide continuous food from early spring through winter by selecting plants with staggered bloom, seed, and fruiting times. This helps create a landscape that supports birds year-round, including during migration and colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eSupports Insect-Eating Birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eMany plants included are important for hosting insects that birds depend on, especially during nesting season. This adds another layer of habitat value beyond seeds and berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eDiverse Plant Types for Layered Habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eIncludes trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses, helping readers build multi-layered plantings. This approach supports a wider range of bird species by offering varied feeding and foraging opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eActionable Garden and Landscape Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eProvides guidance on how to incorporate these plants into yards, hedgerows, and larger landscapes. It’s especially useful for those designing bird-focused gardens, shelterbelts, or diversified homestead plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2c85r\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Bird gardening, plant selection, habitat design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Use: Planning bird-supportive landscapes and plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level: Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: Plant references and possible bird imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4dulcd\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Use Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eUse this book as a planning tool when selecting plants for new or existing landscapes. Focus on layering plant types and staggering food availability to support birds through all seasons. Pair with observation—watch which species arrive as different plants come into bloom or fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Down To Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47832026644739,"sku":"9781635864380","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/C5234FF9-A3EF-4F0E-8196-7DCFB23B0CDA.jpg?v=1773435550","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/100-plants-to-feed-the-birds","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}