Throwing away all of the seedheads after deadheading always seemed like such a waste to Gladys Peterson from Minnesota. One summer she saved her prettiest ones to tuck into wreaths for outdoor winter decorations. What a surprise when nuthatches, finches and many other birds flocked to the dried seedheads! They were feasting on the coneflower, sunflower, hollyhock and sedum seeds.

Now she ties her deadhead trimmings into bundles, using pieces of raffia or ribbon, to hang outside. Do you suppose her feathered friends feel the same way about having flower seeds out of season that humans do having fresh strawberries out of season?