Free is not free.

[Nyboy]

There in Western NY http://www.friendsofiroquoisnwr.org/purplemartins/

 

[Smart Red]

Major does he ever get purple martins ? I didn't think we had them in NY. Some garden centers sell the houses I thought they where more ornamental. How I need to shop for Martin house
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOME-BAZAAR...M-HOB-9069L-/321465009192?hash=item4ad8cec428I like this one !! Look great in garden

I almost responded that you probably could find a nice purple martin house on CL. I forgot E-bay is on your Bookmarks list as well.

That is a work of art, Nyboy, but an expensive house for purple martins. I think you should do a bit more house searching before making up your mind.

 

[Nyboy]

Thanks seed I think you just started me on another addiction. I am fascinated with NY purple Marntin project going to try and sign up for program LOL

 

[Nyboy]

But Red its so pretty LOL Going to see if I can sign up for NY project, sure they have houses they recommen

 

[Smart Red]

Nyboy, from one addict to another. . . sigh!

 

[Smart Red]

A better martin house would have the bottom row of 'apartments', a bit of roofing, a second story of 'apartments', a bit more roofing and, perhaps, another layer of roofing with each story getting a bit smaller around. Purple Martins like lots of company when they decide to set up housekeeping.

But, you are right, I did agree that is one great work of art for the garden.

 

[Nyboy]

Nyboy, from one addict to another. . . sigh!

I bet your son could build a really cool one for you!!

 

[thistlebloom]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOME-BAZAAR...M-HOB-9069L-/321465009192?hash=item4ad8cec428 I like this one !! Look great in garden

I recognized that right off, the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego!
I like it too!

 

[seedcorn]

My Dad built me one out of outdoor grade plywood. Mom painted it. Nice but WAY too much maintainance plus so heavy. Took 8-10" thick pole to hold it.

 

[thistlebloom]

Do we get to see a picture?