American Goldfinch Bird - Blown Glass Tree Ornament by Old World Christmas vintage_truck They are incredibly frost hardy

They are incredibly frost hardy and will happily overwinter under a blanket of snow

making it an excellent choice for growing in containers on the patio

or full shade

and heavy webbing adds extra charm

Requires well-draining soil (loamy to sandy mix)

American Goldfinch Bird - Blown Glass Tree Ornament by Old World Christmas vintage_truck They are incredibly frost hardyBirds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing. Then when spring arrived, the birds returned to freedom. Hand crafted in age old tradition with techniques that originated in the 1800s Molten glass is mouth blown into finely carved molds Ornaments are all hand painted