Backyard Birds & Gardens

LABOR DAY CLOSING REMINDER 🐦

Backyard Birds & Gardens will be CLOSED Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Don’t let your feeders run empty while we’re away! Stop by ahead of the holiday and stock up on everything your backyard birdies need. ❤️

🌻 Bird seed & specialty foods
🐦 Feeders & birdhouses
💧 Birdbaths & accessories
🌶️ Squirrel-deterring options …and plenty more for your feathered friends!

Plan ahead for your birdies and enjoy a wonderful Labor Day!
📍 Backyard Birds & Gardens
2033 N. Highway 190, Covington

🌺🐦 Calling All Hummingbird Lovers! 🐦🌺

Mark your calendar for the Hummingbird Celebration on September 19 from 7 AM–Noon at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Center!

This is a wonderful opportunity to get an up-close look at these amazing little birds while learning more about them from the experts.

✨ See hummingbird banding up close
🌿 Get native plant advice
🐦 Learn how to create a hummingbird-friendly habitat
💬 Talk with bird and gardening experts
❤️ Discover ways to help protect hummingbirds and other pollinators

And before the celebration, make sure your own backyard is ready!

Come shop Backyard Birds & Gardens for all your hummingbird needs!
We have feeders, nectar, accessories and everything you need to welcome these tiny visitors to your yard.

September is a GREAT time for hummingbird activity in South Louisiana—so get those feeders ready! 🌺

📍 Backyard Birds & Gardens
2033 N. Hwy 190, Covington

🐦📸 Your Backyard Birds Are Putting on a Show… Are You Watching?

Already have the feeders. Already have the bird baths. Now you can see exactly who’s stopping by—even when you’re not outside!

The TACTACAM Defend 360 Cellular Security Camera can double as your own backyard bird-watching camera. Set it up near your favorite birding spot and capture the action right from your phone.

🐦 Watch birds visit your feeders and baths
📸 Capture incredible 4K photos & 1080p video
🔄 Pan, tilt & zoom 360° to follow the action
📲 Get instant motion alerts when visitors arrive
☀️ Solar powered with a rechargeable battery
📡 No WiFi needed
🌦️ Weatherproof for outdoor use

And when you’re not bird watching? Use it for its original purpose—keeping an eye on your home, yard, driveway or property.

It’s security when you need it and a front-row seat to your backyard wildlife when you want it. ❤️🐦

Stop by Backyard Birds & Gardens and check out the TACTACAM Defend 360!
📍 2033 N. Highway 190, Covington

🌺 Get Ready… The Hummingbirds Are Coming! 🌺🐦

September is right around the corner, and that means hummingbird season is about to get BUSY!

You may have already spotted a few hummingbirds visiting your yard, but stay tuned—many more are on the way as fall migration brings increased activity through Southeast Louisiana.

Now is the perfect time to get your yard ready! We have everything you need to welcome these tiny travelers:
🌺 Hummingbird feeders in all shapes and sizes
🌺 Easy-to-clean feeder options
🌺 Nectar and feeding supplies
🌺 Hooks, hangers & accessories
🌺 Replacement feeders and more!

Already have a feeder? Get it cleaned, filled and ready! Once the hummingbirds start arriving in greater numbers, you won't want to miss the show.

🐦 September is coming. The hummingbirds are coming. Are YOU ready?
Stop by Backyard Birds & Gardens and stock up on all your hummingbird needs! 🌺❤️

📸🐦 See More Than Just Who's at Your Front Door...

The TACTACAM Defend 360 Cellular Security Camera isn't just a great security camera—it's also an incredible way to enjoy your backyard birds!
If you already have bird feeders or bird baths, imagine getting an instant alert when your feathered visitors arrive and being able to watch them live from anywhere. Capture stunning 4K photos and 1080p video of cardinals, hummingbirds, blue jays, woodpeckers, and more as they visit your yard.

✨ Perfect for:
🐦 Watching your bird feeders and bird baths
📸 Capturing amazing wildlife photos and videos
🏡 Keeping an eye on your home and property

No WiFi? No problem!
✔️ Cellular connectivity
✔️ Solar powered with rechargeable battery
✔️ 360° Pan, Tilt & Zoom
✔️ Instant motion alerts
✔️ Weatherproof for year-round use
✔️ Easy app control from your phone

One camera. Endless possibilities—from protecting your home to enjoying the beauty of nature right in your own backyard.

Stop by Backyard Birds & Gardens and let us show you how the TACTACAM Defend 360 can help you stay connected to your birds... and your home.

📍 2033 N. Highway 190, Covington, LA

Time to register!

2026 St Tammany Master Gardener Fall Seminar
- Greaux Native: Plants, Bugs, and People of the Southern Landscape

Whether you’re a longtime gardener, a native plant enthusiast, a landscape professional, or just getting started, join fellow gardeners from across Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast for a morning of gardening education and practical ideas you can apply at home or in your business.

Featured Presentations
• Elise Smith – Southern Women, Southern Landscapes
• Dr. Jeff Wilson – Incorporating Native and Non-Native Plants in Your Garden
• Linda Auld (“The Bug Lady”) – Plant It and They Will Come

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🕗 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Presentations begin at 9:00 a.m.)
📍 Castine Center at Pelican Park
Mandeville, Louisiana

Registration: $40 per person
Registration Opens August 3 – October 1, 2026

Register at www.stmastergardener.org/event

Come early to browse plant and garden vendors, visit educational exhibits, enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow gardeners, and meet our featured speakers during book signings.