DIY Recycle: Coffee Can bird feeder A very nice recycle use of a coffee can for a bird feeder. I especially like the use of the lids as the seed retainers. With paint or without, I think it would be a pleasant addition to your garden and a great, easy project to do with kids. Related posts: Gardening Gift Guide # 6: Pat Welsh’s Southern California Organic Gardening: Month by Month A little time in the garden this weekend Photo: A rainy day in the garden… Daffodils 2010 Elsewhere Online: Pretty Perennial Leaves for the Shade from Northern Shade Gardening