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Carson's Backyard Garden
Приєднався 3 січ 2016
Hello! My name is Carson. I live in central Maryland, zone 7a. I am enthused with gardening, birding, and all things nature. Hope you enjoy my videos!
How to Squirrel-proof Your Bird Feeder! - Complete guide to deterring squirrels
In this video, I discuss how to prevent squirrels from getting on your bird feeder.
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Harvesting Potatoes + How to Garden Efficiently
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In today's video, I get to harvest the potatoes and discuss how to best implement succession planting to maximize the space in my small garden.
How I Grow It - Green Beans
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In this video, I discuss how I grow my green beans. If you want to know how to get high yields of delicious green beans, watch this video!
Sowing Tomatoes - How I Do It
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In this video, I review how I like to start tomatoes from seed. While I don't know everything, this seems to be the simplest way with the highest rate of success. Happy Gardening!
How to feed wild birds in the winter - Full Narrated Guide - Feeders, food and best practices!
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How to feed wild birds in the winter - Full Narrated Guide - Feeders, food and best practices!
How to prevent HOUSE SPARROWS from swarming your bird feeder this winter! - Full Narrated Guide
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How to deter and repel House Sparrows from your bird feeders! All birdwatchers know the frustration of having swarms of House sparrows taking over your feeders. In this video, I share some of my knowledge on how to keep swarms of these chunky sparrows away!
What is growing in the garden in October - Full Garden Tour October 2023
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What is growing in the garden in October - Full Garden Tour October 2023
Two birds YOU should be looking for in OCTOBER!
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In this short video, I explore two birds - the white throated sparrow and dark eyed junco. Hope you enjoy!
Summer Garden Harvest - Green beans, tomatoes, and gourds! 8/8/23
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Summer Garden Harvest - Green beans, tomatoes, and gourds! 8/8/23
Black-oil sunflower seed | A favorite of Cardinals!
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Black-oil sunflower seed | A favorite of Cardinals!
Bird Feeder Overview | Mid-winter | How-to Guide
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Bird Feeder Overview | Mid-winter | How-to Guide
DIY Mesh Bird Feeder | Goldfinches, Chickadees, and Woodpeckers! | How-to Guide
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DIY Mesh Bird Feeder | Goldfinches, Chickadees, and Woodpeckers! | How-to Guide
8/15/22 Summer Garden - Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Peppers! 🍅🥒🫑
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8/15/22 Summer Garden - Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Peppers! 🍅🥒🫑
May 3, 2022 Garden Tour - cool weather crops!
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May 3, 2022 Garden Tour - cool weather crops!
Springtime Bird Watching ~ May 1, 2022 ~ Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds, and a Pileated Woodpecker!
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Springtime Bird Watching ~ May 1, 2022 ~ Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds, and a Pileated Woodpecker!
Starting Kale, Collards, and Flowers - 11 weeks before last frost garden update
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Starting Kale, Collards, and Flowers - 11 weeks before last frost garden update
Eastern Screech Owl in Howard County, MD
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Eastern Screech Owl in Howard County, MD
Starting Broccoli, Cilantro, and Parsley - 14 weeks before last frost garden update
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Starting Broccoli, Cilantro, and Parsley - 14 weeks before last frost garden update
How to Build a Birdhouse for Carolina Wrens - Narrated Tutorial
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How to Build a Birdhouse for Carolina Wrens - Narrated Tutorial
Starting Onions, Parsley, and Thyme - 15 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Starting Onions, Parsley, and Thyme - 15 Weeks Before Last Frost
Lettuce, Onions, Thyme, and Parsley - 17 weeks before last frost
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Lettuce, Onions, Thyme, and Parsley - 17 weeks before last frost
Starting Onions, Parsley, and Thyme - 18 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Starting Onions, Parsley, and Thyme - 18 Weeks Before Last Frost
How to attract Bluebirds with a speaker- the best way to attract bluebirds to your backyard!
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How to attract Bluebirds with a speaker- the best way to attract bluebirds to your backyard!
How to landscape your backyard to benefit bluebirds - narrated how-to guide
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How to landscape your backyard to benefit bluebirds - narrated how-to guide
How to Optimize Bird Baths to Attract Bluebirds to Your Backyard - Narrated How-to Guide
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How to Optimize Bird Baths to Attract Bluebirds to Your Backyard - Narrated How-to Guide
What is Growing in My Garden in October - Garden Tour 8/18/21
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What is Growing in My Garden in October - Garden Tour 8/18/21
What are the best bird feeders for bluebirds? Narrated bluebird How-To
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What are the best bird feeders for bluebirds? Narrated bluebird How-To
What are the best foods for attracting Bluebirds? Narrated How-To Guide
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What are the best foods for attracting Bluebirds? Narrated How-To Guide
How do I know if there are Bluebirds in my area? Bluebird how-to video part 1!
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How do I know if there are Bluebirds in my area? Bluebird how-to video part 1!
How to attract sparrows to your backyard - basic tips
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How to attract sparrows to your backyard - basic tips
As I’m sure I’m not alone, feeding your dog outside brings blue jays as well 😊 I don’t have a dog anymore but I still want blue jays to come visit 😊
After house sparrows killed the bluebird pair nesting in our bird house last summer, we successfully defended a pair of tree swallows from the aggressive house sparrows by adding hanging CDs and reflective lace to the birdhouse
I have a pair of pileated woodpeckers that come to my feeding stations. Twice they were on the same tree eating together. Once the male came while i was filling up the sunflower box it was less than 4' from me.
Carson, is there a specific type of wood to use and or avoid?
Nope... not walking around my yard in early morning looking 30 ft. in the air for round birds.... 🤣
Now we need to find my boy Rigby.
The white throated sparrow is becoming a favorite of mine :D ~𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓫𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓱𝓼 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮~
Lucky to have them.
What is the baffle made from and how was it fixed?
I wouldn't mind them so much if they weren't so darn messy. They're messy with the seed and their droppings are all over our porch and adirondacks. Thanks for the seed suggestion.
its called wildlife!, Do u expect small birds just about surviving to clean up after?, I accept all creatures, birds ,the lot, Where i am the urban nature corridors have all been built on. Whole of my country has mass build going on. Wild creatures land. Just like Americas First Nation Indians, who home & rightful indigenous lands were stolen. Your birds have had land that theyve lived on , now made into ppl gardens. Cant u see the planet isnt just for us humans, give some small part to wildlife, foxes. i have, its only fair. God help us when even house sparrows are on an endangered list. X
I’ve seen a group of house sparrows in the neighborhood which is a good bit worrying since we get a lot of tree swallows and every year. Luckily my neighbor has swapped his seed out for suet and is attracting a ton of chickadees and woodpeckers.
If you live in a rural area and have unlimited feed then maybe sparrows are ok. I love all birds. However sparrows can be a challenge. Their chirping is not soothing. They don't eat the whole seed. They bite and discard the husk . That makes a mess. If you live in a townhouse or apartment and have open balcony the husks will fall to the people below you. Even if balcony is closed the sparrows will bite the seeds sitting at the top of the balcony and still drop the mess downstairs. The can be agressive. I have seen them steal from pigeons mouth a couple of tines in urban parks where people were feeding them.
Great video Carson! 👍
Superb, informative, and splendiferous simultaneously... thank you!
I love listening to the different birds, unfortunately the house sparrow is not one of them.. their chirping is nerve-wracking unlike the melodic soothing uplifting sounds of the others, which goes with their beautiful feathers. I almost only hear the pests and their boring coloring but when I hear the songs of others and get a rare glimpse, it's magical.
He a house finche. I'm a field finche. We ain't the same.
I have a japaneese maple on my patio. A family of Cstbirds ha e moved in. Thanks for the tips.
That is awesome! Glad I could help.
What about bears?
I have never had to deal with bears in my area, but here is a good link with some information I think would help you: billings.wbu.com/kathy's-%20corner-dealing-with-bears-at-your-feeders#:~:text=A%20very%20effective%20method%20for,you%20hang%20feeder%20is%20critical.
Thanks for the great info.
Glad it was helpful!
They are great on the grill
Nice job. Very informative
Nice Video Carson!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your video, it’s amazing ❤
Thank you for this wonderful information.
Your videos are awesome bro! Thank you
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It's important to note that Carolina Wrens prefer their nests 3-10 feet above the ground. Heights outside of this range can have substantially lower occupation rates.
That video shows bluebirds bathing with a house sparrow!??? 😮 How do u get them to coexist? Also, I'm having a wren problem piercing my bluebirds eggs 😢totally crushed by this..
Plant oak or beach trees for best results.
Just found your videos on bluebirds. Love them❤ what time of year is best to put up bluebird houses? Thanks!
Love your videos-great job!! You’re simply adorable (and so young!) to know all of these details! Keep up the great work and thanks for this info!!
Doves are everywhere you don't have to do anything to attract them. They can be a plague and destroy a lot of farm crops every year. They are a game bird for this very reason. They are hunted to reduce there numbers. In South America they are a plague. People I work with go there every year just to hunt them. I never ate dove but I heard they are good to eat. I have two types of doves that come to my yard ringed neck and morning doves. I don't feed them they eat the food the other birds drop out of the feeders. I also have owls, hawks, and eagles In the area they feed on them. I see feathers in the yard all the time where they grab a dove.
I once saw one on a logging road in the Pennsylvania wilds. Every time I’d jog or walk along the road he would fly in front of me. It was like seeing a beautiful man in public; I never forgot him. ❤
Safflower all day
No Bradford Pears please. Invasive species that crowd out native trees!
Saw my first ever today!
Just now starting to really see the Blue Jays @ our farm in Texas; thanks for the tips so hopefully, I can bring more in. xo
Beautiful!! I played this for me beautiful backyard birdies this evening....and they LOVED every song!!! Thank you! ❤❤❤
Great blue bird video. I have a couple taking up residence right now.
For a kid without real shop tools you did great!!
i saw a mourning dove on my window at 05.12, it got me wondered how many bird i will get when i set up a bird feeder around at my area...
Could you please give me examples of perches that they use?
*Mourning dove (not morning). I actually found your video looking for what type of bird I heard this morning. It sounded almost like the sound of whistling at a pretty woman. Any idea?
Apparently it's male mourning doves who make that sound, doing it to attract a mate, so your simile is pretty close.
I had a bluebird family in my nesting house. It was on a fence post close to my house, facing south. It was very protected. My husband and I were so excited to have baby birds. We could hear them chirping for food. Mommy and daddy were working hard to feed them, I took a picture of mommy and daddy perched on the house That afternoon, I could hear the little babies. Mommy and daddy were busy. I was away all day and when I returned I didn't hear the babies. Fearing they were dead, I opened the nesting box . And there was the problem.... a rat snake was curled up in the best and had eaten the babies. I was so sad. I had protected the nesting box since their birth and in just a couple of hours, a predator held them hostage! I realize what a miracle it is to see a bluebird family together. It won't happen again! We moved the box on a PVC pipe and place a slinky around the pipe to scare any predator away. I hope and pray the bluebirds return and try again.
Thing is this woodpecker doesn't have a speck of red on it's belly - it's got a orange/red head though and they are beautiful birds.
Very lovely..I also have alot of verified spies of unusual birds, just saw an Indigo Bunting.
See these birds all the time as I live in Central Maryland myself. I live in Bowie which is in central Maryland.
Nice and easy build for a bird house thanks!
Hi Carson. In your experience, what seems to be the cardinals’ most favorite seed?
Can't gray squirrels climb up the wood to access the suet? If you use a longer 2x4 and add a baffle below the feeder that should keep the squirrels out.