# #391: Why Birds Matter In The Garden

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Podcast: [Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler](https://stenobird.com/podcast/field-and-garden-with-lisa-mason-ziegler-1486880)
Published: 2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-ziegler0/episodes/391-Why-Birds-Matter-In-The-Garden-e3i6keu
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Duration seconds: 1820

## Resource

A simple moment in the garden can remind us of what really matters. In this episode, Lisa shares how birds bring balance, beauty, and natural pest control—and how easy it is to welcome them into your space. Mentions & How to Learn More Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy Lisa's Book, Vegetables Love Flowers June 27, 2026: Open Farm & Warehouse Tour Info Video: Growing & Maintaining A Native Plant Border Merlin Bird ID phone app by Cornell Lab of Ornithology ⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener’s Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!

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