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Hummingbird Season

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Excitement and anticipation… emotions from a few weeks ago upon the first spotting of a tiny hummingbird! My first little hummingbird zipped right by me as I sat on my back porch. It signaled my brain that it was time to get busy and get my feeder out ASAP! I busily hurried along to find my feeder, throughly cleaned it, and began my first batch of clear nectar.

Are y’all ready for hummingbird season? Here in North Carolina our season officially begins each year around Late March – mid April. Ideally, it’s a good time to place your hummingbird feeder out around tax season, April 15th as they are warm season birds.

If you haven’t prepared for your tiny visitors yet, you can visit us at Wilkes County Hardware for a great hummingbird season. We have already had a few questions regarding hummingbirds… feeders, etc.

Did you know that hummingbirds tend to return to the same areas as the previous year? Hummingbirds are migratory birds and they will be eager to find a full feeder. Hummingbirds will return to the same source of food each and every year, if it is readily available. Be ready with a clean, full feeder for your favorite little hummers.

Stained glass hummingbird now available inside Wilkes County Hardware

Creating A Hummingbird Habitat in your own backyard

1. Hummingbird feeders ideally should be placed 15-20 feet from a window. Shrubs and trees nearby for resting areas for hummingbirds as they feed, and a have water source close by like a bird bath or a fountain.

2. Hummingbird Feeders should be cleaned out every few days as the temperature begins to warm up and feeder should not be placed into full sun.

3. Hummingbirds will be attracted to all the beautiful colors in your yard/garden. Bright and vibrant flowers that can attract hummingbirds like Vines, and tubular flowers and some perennials are welcome sources of nectar.

Plant a variety of flowers to keep hummers, bees and butterflies happy all season long!

4. Your Hummingbird feeder should be easily visible for your enjoyment and easy to spot by the hungry little hummingbird.

A Shepherd’s hook is a great way to showcase your new hummingbird feeder from Wilkes County Hardware

5. Be patient, it may take several weeks before you notice any little hummers at your feeder. Leave your feeder in place for a least two weeks before moving it to a different location.

6. Lastly, use CLEAR nectar in your feeder only. Yes, hummingbirds love the color red, but nectar is clear in its most natural form like the beautiful red, tubular flowers that hummingbirds love to feed from in nature. If you wish to attract more hummers, then go for a red hummingbird feeder and clear nectar.

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April

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Tiny Japanese Maple Leaves

April, preparing her “green traffic light”… April, a month when Spring moves from a quiet, slow, slumber to a full blown reality. The trees fill out with abundant green leaves almost overnight, and the grass greens up. The last of the cooler nights are a short- lived phenomenon and the warmth of a lasting Spring has arrived.

“The Greening” of the Greenway
No Fooling Around… April 1st sunrise was absolutely stunning.
Early Morning Storm Clouds
Solar Eclipse sunrise… lots of clouds in view
Solar Eclipse Sunrise

April 12th… This series of 4 photos were taken the morning after the brief tornado touchdown in our neighborhood. We are fine, no damage to our home. The skies were dramatic this quiet Friday morning.

High Drama Clouds
Dramatic Sunrise
Heavy Clouds
Life in Full Color

Blooming in the Garden during the month of April

Peony buds are beginning to show signs early this year. Normally my peonies are in full bloom around Mother’s Day.
In full bloom by the end of April!
Solidarity among the purple blossoms
In full bloom along the front sidewalk
My Roses are beginning to bloom
Simply Lovely!

New Recipe Alert 🔔

Pork Stew and cornbread on a rainy April Sunday afternoon view complete recipe here… Pork Stew

In the Wild

Wispy Wildflowers along the Greenway
First signs of strawberries 🍓 beginning to ripen
These sweet horses walked up to have picture taken near Shiloh General Store

Finished Creative Pieces

Poppies are glazed and ready to enjoy!

Happenings inside the hardware store in the Month of April

New on the blog.. the Spring is Here MUST HAVE itemshttp://Spring is Here! Garden Essentials 101 April is here and the Gardening season is upon us! I have prepared for y’all a quick list of TEN basic gardening essentials that are selling quickly … https://hardwarelifewife.com/2024/04/06/spring-is-here-garden-essentials-101/
New locally sourced products arrive during the spring season
New stained glass pieces available
Hummingbird season is here! Hummingbird Season
April 22nd -Earth Day- Earth Friendly products found inside our hardware store
Oh no Wally! Our Front windows received a fresh update this month
Thanks Andrea!
Open doors and empty chair ready for you!
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The Hum of Spring

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Have you noticed that the grass is greener and the trees are lush with leaves?? The May flowers are emerging with blooms and the bees are busy gathering pollen. The hum of spring is underway.

The birds, bees and hummingbirds are humming the sounds of spring and summer.

Which leads me to my next question… Are y’all ready for hummingbird season? Here in North Carolina our season officially begins each year around Late March – mid April. Yes, Put your hummingbird feeder out around tax season- April 15th as they are warm season birds. If you looked at your calendar lately, it is already May😳.

Have you spotted any hummingbirds yet near your feeder??? Do you have your feeder out???

If you haven’t prepared for your tiny visitors yet, you can visit us at Wilkes County Hardware for a great hummingbird season. Did you know that hummingbirds tend to return to the same areas as the previous year? Hummingbirds are migratory birds & they will be eager to find a full feeder. Hummingbirds will return to the same source of food each and every year, if it is readily available. Be ready with a full feeder for your favorite little hummers.

What if you have never been successful in attracting hummingbirds to your garden??? Can you find success in 2023??? Yes!

Creating A Hummingbird Habitat: A Few Tips for a successful season

1. Hummingbird feeders ideally should be placed 15-20 feet from a window. Shrubs and trees nearby for resting areas for hummingbirds as they feed, and a have water source close by like a bird bath or a fountain.

2. Hummingbird Feeders should be cleaned out every few days as the temperature begins to warm up and feeder should not be placed into full sun.

3. Hummingbirds will be attracted to all the beautiful colors in your yard/garden. Yes, you can plant certain flowers that will attract hummingbirds. Vines, certain perennials, and tubular flowers are welcome sources of nectar. This year is a great year to add those into your landscape. Our flower seed order is already in the hardware store. Stop by to purchase some new flower seeds soon. To add these lovely flowers into your lush garden landscape.

WCH Recommends: Morning Glory and Hummingbird Mix

4. Your Hummingbird feeder should be easily visible for your enjoyment and easy to spot by the hungry little hummingbird.

WCH Recommends: A Shepherd’s Hook to viewing your feeder easily

5. Be patient, it may take several weeks before you notice any little hummers at your feeder. Leave your feeder in place for a least two weeks before moving it to a different location.

6.Lastly, use clear nectar in your feeder only. Yes, hummingbirds love the color red, but nectar is clear in its most natural form…the beautiful red, tubular flowers that hummingbirds love to feed from in nature. If you wish to attract more hummers, then go for a red hummingbird feeder and clear nectar.

WCH Recommends: Clear Hummingbird Nectar