★Early March is known for songbird migration, and the last stop on the trip for many is right here in South Texas, that means we’re about to see a lot of cheerful Chickadees, Titmice, Robin Red Breast, Red Finch, crazy woodpeckers, hummingbirds, Rock Wrens, and of course, Mockingbirds. If you’re an old pro at wild bird hospitality, or just starting out in the wonderful hobby of birding, you’ll be happy to see that everything you need is right here, species and type specific bird seeds, made right here in Texas, all different kinds of feeders, including hummingbird feeders, and plenty of advice if you’re a beginner.

★And here’s a tip: some birds prefer seeds over insects, and vice versa. For example, hey chickadee or a red finch Will prefer a seed mix, wow if you want to attract mockingbirds and robin red breast, you’ll want to put out one of our Texas made insect blends. With this combined strategy, you’ll have both orders of birds with all of their colorful cousins coming back again and again.

★It’s also time to start getting those garden beds potted plants that have had a long winters nap ready for a big spring. You might not know it, but we have a complete lineup for those of you who want to go organic for this. Fox Farm products are very highly recommended, and are ready to go, no fuss, no trouble to get going. We carry the core of these products every day. And if you’re short on containers for your favorite crop, we carry bags of Foxfarm Coco Bop soil that can simply be opened, plants or seeds added, and holes poked in the bottom for drainage. This way you can put your container garden together in a matter of an hour or two, add water, sit back, and get ready for good results.

And if you want to go organic on feeding your horses, what We’ve got just the thing, let us have you come look at our premium, non-GMO, organic alfalfa. Chaffhaye Alfalfa is a high-fiber forage and excellent source of protein. As fed from the bag, it contains 9% protein. The higher digestibility of Chaffhaye makes it especially ideal for young or growing animals, gestating mares, lactating mares, senior horses, working horses, as well as show and performance horses.

★Last but not least, we’ve got baby chicks to get you on the road toward egg production, and whether you’re an old pro or just getting started, we’ve got everything you need for feeding, preventative maintenance, health incidentals and comfort for your flock.

We hope the cold weather didn’t bother y’all too much this year, and there’s some signs of new life around your place. All of us here at the store are looking forward to seeing you again, let’s get going to set the stage for another fine spring right here in Texas.