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Jen McGuinness is a writer, editor, and photographer who began regularly writing as Frau Zinnie in 2011 on FrauZinnie.com. The website features Jen’s writing, photography, and personal gardening experiences in her Connecticut, US, garden, along with interviews with garden experts. She is a proponent of organic gardening methods and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Jen has worked in local journalism, nonprofit communications, a small business, and now in corporate communications. She explored other interests along the way, earning two master’s degrees. Jen is an award-winning local journalist, earning recognition from the New England Press Association, the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Awards for Publication Excellence.
Part I INTRODUCTIONPart II ALL ABOUT BIRDS Basic needs What birds eat Regional differences Providing fresh water throughout the year Migration Four main travel routes Safe feeder practices Nesting box basicsPart III BIRD-FRIENDLY GARDEN PROJECTS GENERAL PROJECTS How to prevent window strikes Tips for safely photographing birds Drought-tolerant garden featuring native grasses Grow your own birdseed Fruit garden for the birds Birder Spotlight: Susie Creamer Native plant rain garden Incorporating bird feeders into your garden Ways to reduce your lawn areaSMALL-SPACE PROJECTS Hummingbird haven/balcony patio garden Shady patio retreat Birder Spotlight: Jamie Weiss Water-wise native garden Native plant container gardening Birder Spotlight: Jillian Bell Condo-friendly plantings West coast window boxMEDIUM-SPACE PROJECTS Moisture-rich garden Insect garden Sunny hummingbird and songbird garden Deer-resistant garden Southwest retreat Birder Spotlight: Jason Kitting Flowering vines hideawayLARGE-SPACE PROJECTS Woodland retreat Create an owl-friendly habitat Warbler-friendly habitat Birder Spotlight: Laura Jackson Coastal garden for migrating birds Streamside garden Mountain habitat Birder Spotlight: Morgan AmosPart IV CONCLUSIONResources References/Citations USDA Hardiness Zones and Temps Photo CreditsMeet Jen McGuinness Author Acknowledgments Index
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