Scarecrows have been standing guard in fields and gardens for centuries, dressed in old coats, floppy hats, and stuffed with straw. They’re one of those timeless garden symbols, but do they actually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scarecrows do a much better job scaring humans than they do scaring birds. If scarecrows were used to ward off birds, adds James P ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — This past weekend was the Stevensville Scarecrow Festival. A lot of work goes into making it happen, and if you want to win best scarecrow, the more artistic the better. Judges are ...

It is all part of the preparation for this year's scarecrow contest at the nut tree in Vacaville. It's the 10th year it's been underway and each year it seems the new entries become more elaborate.