Pssst! Mother’s Day is NEXT Sunday! I know, it sneaks up on us every year, too! If you, like many others, are suddenly realizing you don’t have a gift for the mama(s) in your life, we’re here to help you out. Here’s a quick list of last-minute Mother’s Day gifts: Minimal, meaningful jewelry from Made…
Happy March!! Believe it or not, Spring is just around the corner. That first warm, sunny day of the year when the sky is bright blue and the birds are singing always makes me ready to plant our garden and put out our feeders. But, when should I put out my hummingbird feeder? Why…
While hummingbirds are amazingly beautiful and photogenic little creatures, they are also incredibly hard to capture well on camera! We have tried to learn how to improve our photography over the years, and wanted to share some of the advice we’ve received. Our three main amateur photographers on staff each share their top suggestion below…
It is so very important to clean your hummingbird feeder bottles! No matter what type of hummingbird feeder you have, keeping it clean is essential both for the health of your hummers and for the maintenance of your outdoor space! Hummingbird feeders left to themselves become a hotspot for mold, ants, and bacteria. Think about…
As October begins, hummingbirds also begin to migrate from some regions of the USA. But, the timing does vary by region (if you’re curious as to when you should take down your feeder, check out this blog)! Wether the time is now or still a few weeks away, though, we wanted to share a few…
This is a common question every year as the summer wraps up and pumpkins seem to appear everywhere overnight: When should you take your hummingbird feeder down for winter? The hard thing about this question is that there is not a blanket answer for everyone. There are general patterns in hummingbird migration that we can…
You’ve got your Sweet Feeder (Yay!!!) – but now what? If hummingbirds already frequent your area, they may show up on their own within 24 hours of putting your feeder up. If they aren’t familiar with your area, though, or are already accustomed to visiting other feeders, we want to share a few tricks we’ve…
We strive to source only the best suction cups for our feeders, but making sure you correctly and securely install your window hummingbird feeders is still important! Here are the steps we recommend for the best “stick:” Step 1: Clean your window first. Even if your window is just a bit dusty, it’s still…
Did you hear? We launched the first design in our new aluminum hummingbird feeders line! We’ve been wanting to add silver feeders to our shop for a long time, but struggled to find a durable silvery material. Covering the copper with a colored coating didn’t work well, either. So, we are THRILLED to have just…
“How do I keep bees away from my feeder?” That has to be a contender for our MOST most frequently asked question! An Unfortunately Common Problem Are you having trouble with bees or wasps drinking from your feeder? Unfortunately, it is rare to find a hummingbird feeder of any brand or model that isn’t…