I live in a predominantly oak and maple woods in Wisconsin. Last summer I was laid up, waiting for a hip replacement, and spent more time on the deck and gazing out the windows into the trees, and watching the natural progression of the blooming of the prairie flowers. Dozens of hummingbirds and bees and spiders and caterpillars visited in the summer to keep me company, and now in the winter, birds visit the feeders surrounding the house, giving continual entertainment. This course was a present from my husband and will be a great joy!