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Very soon, you’ll be receiving the April/May issue of Birds & Blooms with a cover that YOU helped choose. A couple months back, we invited you to pick your favorite cover photo for this issue, and the bluebird in flight (at left) was the big winner!
This is just the type of interaction with readers that we’re hoping these Web Plus newsletters will make easier…and quicker! We currently have a new survey out, asking for your bird stories. We’re looking for stories related to six specific birds, so be sure to check the list on the survey.
In the meantime, we’re bringing you even more great content with this Plus newsletter. We have a great Spring Container Recipe, perfect for window boxes. Then learn about Soil Tricks you can do to grow blue or pink hydrangeas. And if you want great trees, be sure to check out these 10 Trees for Birds and Butterflies.
Robin Arnold took some great photos in this issue of her backyard pond. To see even more amazing shots, visit our Pond Spectacular feature. Finally, you don’t want to miss our Amazing Bluebird Bits. We hope you’ll find something in there that you didn’t know before!
Thanks for sharing your stories and ideas with us. We hope you enjoy the issue!
Heather Lamb, Editor
Spring Container Recipe
Brighten up any window with this great combo featuring petunias and more.
Get the recipe
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URL: Window-Box-Container-Recipe
Amazing Bluebird Bits
We bet you discover something you didn’t know before with these great facts.
Learn more
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URL: Bluebird-Facts
10 Trees
Birds and butterflies can’t resist these top picks.
Add one to your yard
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URL: Spring-Trees-
Pond Spectacular
Take a closer look at Robin Arnold’s backyard. You’ll be amazed at what you see.
Take a look
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URL: Backyard-Pond-Photo-Gallery
EXTRA LOGO AND INFO (FUTURE COVER WILL COME ON THURSDAY)
May 2008 EXTRA Sneak Preview…
Butterfly Blooms
Expert, Tom Allen, shares his Top 10 picks for flowers that will attract butterflies.
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Birdhouse Basics
Don’t start nesting season without reading George Harrison’s birdhouse tips.
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Crazy for Daisies
We’ll show why daisies are a must-have bloom in your garden, especially for attracting birds and butterflies.
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Raised Gardening
Learn how taking your plants up a few inches can add life to your garden.
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