Hello Friends!
We hope you are doing well and enjoying nesting this season. It is a season that is naturally full of hope and new life, something I think we can all appreciate deeply this spring. We have a lot going on in this newsletter! Mother's Day is Sunday, wow! We have a native plant sale this week, and spots are still available in our two amazing upcoming classes.
Thank you to the folks who have been sharing their bird sightings and nesting journeys with us! It is worth repeating that we love to hear your bird news and we always enjoy seeing your pictures too!
Thank you for joining us in this space!
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It is time to celebrate the mothers in our lives!
Mother's Day is the perfect time to show how much you appreciate the mothers in your life. Mothers and mother figures are so important. They teach us about the world, about ourselves, and about grace. They are funny, resilient, caring, stubborn, witty, and kind. And this year, when we have all seen some dark days, and we have grown more and more thankful for the wonderful people in our lives, we hope you can find something lovely in our shop for your mom, your grandma, your sister, cousin, best friend, foster parent, or whoever you are thinking about on this Mother's Day.
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We have great and thoughtful gifts for all kinds of people and all kinds of budgets! |
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Special Gift Offer
This Mother's Day we are offering a fantastic deal! For $100 your favorite mother figure will receive registration in our Spring Hummingbird Workshop (see below), a native scarlet rose mallow plant (pictured left), and a Dr. JB hummingbird feeder (while supplies last)! It's the perfect gift for the nature lover or hummingbird lover in your life!
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We have another native plant sale with our friends at Going Native Gardens! Order your plants starting Thursday 5/6 through Sunday 5/9. Pickup is on Monday 5/10 in Wilmington and Wednesday 5/12 in Southport.
Some of these plants are in limited supply, so make sure and call in your order ASAP! 910-343-6001 for Wilmington and 910-457-9453 for Southport. Keep in mind that Southport is not open on Sundays.
Sizes and Prices are listed below.
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Sweet Pepper Bush (Clethra alnifolia)
Highly attractive to bees! This plant occurs in North Carolina's rich pocosins, bays, and pine barrens.
Height: 1.5 - 3 meters
Sun: Likes sun and shade
Soil: prefers moist to average soil
$14 for 3-quart pots
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Seashore Mallow
(Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)
Large, showy pink blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. An excellent source of nectar for butterflies. Has narrow, needlelike foliage and is very aromatic. Also, deer and rabbit resistant.
Height: 3-5 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Enjoys freshwater and tidal marshes, but adapts to regular garden soil.
$14 for 3-quart pots
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Stokes Aster
(Stokesia laevis)
Stunning lavender-blue flowers bloom in late summer to fall. Nectar attracts bumble bees and butterflies. Resistant to rabbits and deer.
Height: 1-2 feet
Sun: full sun to part shade
Soil: not picky
$12 for 3-quart pots
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Eastern Blue Star
(Amsonia tabernaemontana)
Flowers are great for nectar and foliage provides food for the larvae of many pollinators as well
Height: 2-3 feet
Sun: full sun or partial shade
Soil: Likes moist soil but will adapt to dry conditions
$14 for 3-quart pots
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Would you like to expand your knowledge of local ecosystems, coastal birds, or hummingbirds?
We still have TWO great classes coming up! Coastal Avian Ecology and the Spring Hummingbird Workshop are scheduled to begin in May. Each class will consist of online lectures and for our Coastal ecology class, one in-person field trip -- where masks will be required.
All classes are $65 per person. Space is limited! Visit our website for more details!
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Summer Lecture Series: May 11, 18, 25, and 30th
Living at the coast comes with so many benefits: the weather, the natural beauty, and of course, the wildlife. Here we offer a deep dive into coastal systems that influence the lives of some of our favorite bird species. Join Wild Bird & Garden’s newest instructor, ornithologist, Marae Lindquist for a fun and fascinating series of classes that will teach you about coastal ecology focusing on some of our favorite species and landscapes. This is a unique class that we hope will deepen your appreciation of the amazing birds along the coast.
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Spring Hummingbird Workshop
May 12, 19, & 26
We are very fortunate to be able to offer a class taught by NC Hummingbird expert, Susan Campbell. Susan has been conducting hummingbird research across the state since 1999. She is a licensed hummingbird bander and lead hummingbird researcher in North Carolina. She has banded over 4000 hummingbirds around NC and thus has valuable insight into the distribution, movements and ecology of North Carolina’s smallest bird species. Her class will cover hummingbird anatomy, physiology, ecology, identification, and feeding tips. This class will be absolutely amazing! (ncaves.com)
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We are looking to hire someone! So, if you or someone you know are looking for some part-time work, we would love for you to join our little Wild Bird & Garden family!
We need someone who can work on Mondays in the Southport store. This person should be warm and welcoming, and be able to lift 40-50 pounds. Please email us at the Bird Store if you are interested!
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