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September 8, 2022 in Giveaways

Blue & Pink Desert Steel Coneflower Bird Feeder Giveaway! ARV $60! 2 winners….

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blue coneflower

Do you stop filling your bird feeders in the fall? Do you….gasp….even put your bird feeder in storage come fall?

I only ask because fall is one of the best times to fill the bird’s bellies.

Think about it: winter is coming. There’s no better time to add a little extra bulk to the birds than fall, right before winter when a shortage of food is severe.

In winter, there are no berries or sunflower plants left to glean from. Very little food is left for the poor birds who are still hungry.

So if you stop filling that bird feeder I ask you to reconsider that stance!

And no better bird feeders to fill than Desert Steel feeders. Truly, they make the cutest and most durable bird feeders in the business.

Bird feeders that are an absolute joy to fill in Blueberry Pie or Sensation Pink.

So I am fluttering for the winner who gets a blue or pink coneflower bird feeder from Desert Steel.

How to enter to win:

Simply fill out the form at the end of this post! A valid email address that you check regularly is required if you win!

pink coneflower bird feeder

Celebrating American companies with these 2 bird feeders!

We just love American-born and bred companies. Don’t you? When you support companies right here in the U.S. you are helping hardworking folks just like you and me. 

Desert Steel products are lovingly handmade in Wichita, KS. The process starts with a milled sheet of galvanized steel and then it’s cut, bent, folded, and welded together.

The bold colors are not from paint but are finished with a patina, a chemical treatment that oxidizes the steel to give it a green color.

​So unlike paint, this color will not alter or fade over time. The colors are so bright and bold! Gorgeous. Sensation Pink and Blueberry Pie for the win.

Colors that will allure you from now until forever.

What draws me to Desert Steel is the unparalleled uniqueness of their designs and fantastic product lines.

The craftsmanship. The color. We’re not talking about discount store wares here.

Desert Steel fashions and molds quality pieces that you’ll cherish for many years as landscape art! 

blue coneflower

Bird feeders are for a lifetime hobby…

If you have never  “tried your hand” at bird feeding, perhaps it’s time you gave it a whirl. Few activities in life seem to yield such a quick and satisfying reward.

My 10-year-old daughter is the bird feeder around here. Maybe she doesn’t put away her backpack, make her bed or fold her clothes….but those bird feeders get filled year-round!

We try not to be shallow by just drawing in the cardinals, blue jays, and yellow/goldfinches, but they are striking to behold! The finches in particular are just so dang cute.

It’s fun having bird feeders in various bold colors. Strange how some birds are drawn to pink and others to blue.

To be more specific, it’s Sensation Pink and Blueberry Pie blue. Aptly named, they are the exact shade of pink and blue you’d want in a bird feeder.

Nevermind. You’ll just have to see the bird feeders in person.

And let us not forget this fact: Desert Steel products are made out of rust-resistant steel that will stand the test of time.

Your color will not fade drawing in those birds for many years to come!

pink coneflower bird feeder

Bird feeding + native plants are magical!

There are a plethora of reasons why you should be planting native trees, shrubs, and plants in your yard. But one of the best reasons is to attract birds.

Birds love it when you plant evergreen trees and shrubs like hollies as they make superb homes for the birds in winter.

This natural shelter is greatly appreciated. Include a wide range of plants including annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and grasses.

​The seed heads of perennials and ornamental grasses draw ground-feeding birds and supply them cover as they avoid those cats. Think black-eyed Susan, coneflower, coreopsis, and salvia.

I love seed heads because there’s still some left come winter if you let them be.

​Birds are like us, they love fruit and berries and will be thrilled with any apple or pear trees that you plant. Blueberries or raspberries will make their little bird hearts flutter as well.

It’s best to research what grows naturally in your region to score with the birds. The more natives you plant, the more insects you draw in increasing the varieties of songbirds that will visit. 

Birds will give you those thrills and chills. Promise!

blue coneflower bird feeder

Product run down!

  • Works with small seed types
  • Holds 12 oz of seed
  • UV/fade resistant
  • Rust proof
  • Easy assembly
  • Built-in foot stake
  • 14”W x 36”H

Desert Steel squirrel proofing tip: Add cayenne pepper/chili powder to seed, birds can’t taste it and squirrels hate it.

Personally, I find that I am willing and able to feed just about anything or anyone that comes into my yard.

So squirrels don’t bother me all that much. 

This year a mama deer gave birth to triplets and I am enamored! I’m already buying extra pumpkins for them to feast on.

But you feed what you love!

 

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  1. kathy says

    September 8, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    just lovely

    Reply
    • Lisa A Bennett says

      September 8, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      I absolutely would love and cherish this beautiful bird feeder. I have one of your solar lights/pink, and it would be awesome to have a feeder. Thanks.

      Reply
  2. Phyllis Skoglund says

    September 8, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    Gardens are close to HEAVEN.

    Reply
  3. C says

    September 9, 2022 at 6:11 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  4. alisha eiler says

    September 9, 2022 at 7:17 am

    I love the cool color

    Reply
  5. Deb L. says

    September 9, 2022 at 8:11 am

    I continue to feed the birds in the winter.

    Reply
  6. CHRISTINA NAUGLE says

    September 9, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Beautiful

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    September 9, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    I am glad I came upon your website. I love my yard, but it is a work in progress as my husband and I bought a fixer upper. we have lots of wildlife and especially birds, so the suggestion of putting the cayenne pepper in the bird feed is brilliant. I love squirrels but don’t want them on the bird feeders (breaking them)

    Reply
  8. Diane Balding says

    September 9, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Just so stunning perfect for any bird.

    Reply
  9. sarah woods says

    September 9, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    NICE CREATION!!!!

    Reply
  10. Carolann McLaughlin says

    September 10, 2022 at 1:08 am

    This is really beautiful and I’d love to put some in with my garden flowers to feed the birds. Thanks for the opportunity to win one.

    Reply
  11. Tamela S Weatherby says

    September 10, 2022 at 7:40 am

    For some reason I cannot load your website on my Pinterest. I would like to follow your site as I am an avid birder and love what I e seen on your site
    Thank you

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    September 10, 2022 at 9:51 am

    So cool!!

    Reply
  13. Heather says

    September 10, 2022 at 10:11 am

    What an exciting opportunity if I am the blessed “ Winner” of this extraordinarily unique and vibrant Coneflower bird feeder as I feed what I love. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Sproull says

      September 13, 2022 at 11:00 am

      Awww! I hope you win!

      Reply
  14. Kathy says

    September 10, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    They are so cute! Thanks for offering a giveaway and telling about the company. I work in Wichita so will check them out.

    Reply
  15. Martha DeMarco says

    September 10, 2022 at 1:09 pm

    these bird feeders look so fun ,serving a purpose for our feathered friends and looking attractive!

    Reply
  16. Steven Cook says

    September 10, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    I am not using a VPN. Why do I get that msg?

    Reply
  17. Judith Matthews says

    September 10, 2022 at 11:10 pm

    Beautiful bird feeder. Would love to put one in my garden!

    Reply
  18. Leona Olson says

    September 11, 2022 at 7:10 am

    These are beautiful. A great experience for your daughter.

    Reply
  19. Kerry says

    September 11, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    That is such a unique feeder!!

    Reply
  20. Wendy says

    September 12, 2022 at 10:55 pm

    So neat!!

    Reply
  21. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    September 13, 2022 at 4:11 am

    I did not know wild animals could give birth to triplets. That is amazing!

    Reply
  22. Christine @ Run Plant Based says

    September 15, 2022 at 9:13 am

    These are great and would be such a fun addition to our garden, thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  23. Susan Werth says

    September 19, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    Won’t let me enter and i don’t know why, this is what it says when i try.

    This entry has been flagged by our anti-spam system. (34)

    I hope someone can fix it so i can enter, don’t know why it won’t let me enter

    Reply
  24. Kathy Emerick says

    September 23, 2022 at 2:41 pm

    Just beautiful!

    Reply
  25. Suzanne Timmsen says

    September 25, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Would love to win the cornflower bird feeder in either color. Would add so much color to my patio area where my bird feeders are.

    Reply
  26. Linn L Pieper says

    October 1, 2022 at 9:03 pm

    Really amazing!

    Reply
  27. Henry Boyter says

    October 2, 2022 at 12:31 am

    Hope I win

    Reply

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