Lessons from Hummingbirds, Wild Birds and Desert birds that Live in A Garden

Lessons from a Hummingbird, and wild birds that live in a garden.

Chapter One:  The garden and legends

        One can say, "I don't have time to plant a garden", or I don't have the space, or even "I don't have a green thumb. You can plant a garden in the smallest of spaces, a windowsill, or a terrace, a small box with one plant can be a garden, and red flowers attract hummingbirds, of course of you live in a high-rise, it might be impossible to see a hummingbird that high up. So, if there is a ground level outside, then petition to have a communal garden. They work well in city areas, when people are willing to work together.  In China and Japan there is Zen Gardens and gardens that seem to have stones that float on the water, colorful trees, and Koi fish accent these gardens. Cherry trees, Sakura, and Maples adorn the walkways a path, and cranes, water fowl and flamingos, flock to these watery paradises. You too can make a Japanese garden in your yard, starting with a pond, there is many books on the subject and Home Depot is your friend when it comes to gardening and yard designing.

Bricks and railroad ties make lovely borders, for beddings, depending on where you live, and zone, is what flowers and lants you will plant, in the desert heat tolerant and drought tolerant plants are in abundance, and they are in a variety of food, food for bees and butterflies and hummingbirds. Hummingbirds, Butterflies and honeybees live in harmony because they respect each other's space. You do not want invaders, likes wasps, hornets and ground dwelling crickets to take over, so instead of using harmful pesticides, soap, and garlic is your buddy. You take Irish spring soap and chisel into small pieces, and scatter in your flower beds. Also is mixture of vinegar and garlic boiled with cayenne pepper, cooled and sprayed on the ground of the beddings, never the flowers, will help. To keep wasps and hornets, make a nest from a paper bag, wad it up, crinkle and stuff and hang, and they won't come around, though they are pollinators as well, they are territorial, and will take over, an area and scare off other species. Another good thing to make is a nest for the mason bee, he is the black little fellow that seem aggressive, but he doesn't have a stinger, there is lots of information on how to make a house for the little guy, since they are pollinators as well, they are excellent for a garden, in a different area of the yard of course. One can literally build a garden, for birds, or the enjoyment of watching birds, and meditation. It helps to have this retreat to get away from the mundane trials of everyday, or to escape into a world of what you enjoy. People don't realize there is a smallest joy, that a bird gets when their singing, drinking from a bird feeder, or looking for bird seed. People and family can learn a thing or two from birds, though birds can be protective of their young and territorial, they also roam freely among each other, singing and drinking nectar, wandering in the yard. They don't fight for affection, they are independent, and they are not envious. Jealousy has no place in a bird's world, or in their garden.

Hummingbird Legends: Hummingbirds are the jewel-colored flowers of the kingdom of birds. Whizzing through the sky with frenzied energy, these birds are a perennial favorite visitor to gardens and feeders. The hummingbird, though, is much more than its looks. They are unique, feisty, and adaptable birds.

Tiny yet mighty, these birds are important figures in culture and folklore. The unique characteristics of the hummingbird make them an important spiritual symbol. Read on to discover the meaning of the hummingbird in mythology, dreams, and as a spirit animal. Who knows what wisdom the hummingbird has in store for you! Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world and have been the subject of fascination since ancient times.  The hummingbird's interesting characteristics have always attracted people's attention and have earned this bird its position as a powerful symbol. Hummingbirds are the only birds with the ability to fly upside down and backwards. Their wings can beat up to 80 times per second, and create a distinctive insect-like sound. This buzzing is a familiar sound wherever flowers are near, and can act as a reminder of the beauty and importance of appreciating the small things in life.