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Creating a Bird-friendly Garden with Margaret Roach

Season 10 Episode 1010 | 26m 46s

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. Learn the key elements to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Longtime resident and former NYC business executive, Margaret Roach shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

Aired: 09/04/19
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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