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Jill Staake
Jill lives in Tampa, Florida, and writes about gardening, butterflies, outdoor projects and birding. When she's not gardening, you'll find her reading, traveling and happily digging her toes into the sand on the beach.
10 Seed Catalogs Every Gardener Needs
Growing flowers and vegetables from seed gives you more choices and saves money. Here are 10 great seed catalogs to check out.
Get Ready for Baby Birds: Tips for Bird Nesting Season
Make Your Month-by-Month Birding Resolutions
How to Feed Orioles: What Do Orioles Eat?
Explore Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Make Your Own Color-Changing Fireplace Pinecones
Tips For Growing Paperwhite Flowers Indoors
Looking for a winter gardening project? Get tips for growing paperwhite flowers indoors and you'll...
14 Nature and Bird Christmas Tree Ornaments We Love
If you enjoy birds, gardening, or the great outdoors, check out this roundup of nature...
8 Plant Subscription Boxes You’ll Love to Unbox
Looking for the perfect gift for plant lovers? Plant subscription boxes deliver seeds, indoor plants,...
6 Unique Birdhouses Birds Will Actually Use
Decorative birdhouses are fun, but not always practical for birds. These unique birdhouses provide safe...
Our Favorite Hummingbird Books for Birders
Need a present for a hummingbird fan who loves books? Check out our favorite books...
7 Best Websites for Buying Flower Bulbs Online
Whether you're looking for spring or summer blooming bulbs, from tulips to dahlias, this list...
5 Deer-Resistant Bulbs for Spring Blooms
Tired of watching your tulips come up in spring, only to be eaten back down...
8 Types of Christmas Trees You Can Grow
Learn about the most common types of Christmas trees in America, and get tips on...
Make a DIY Spiderweb Halloween Planter
Assemble this slightly spooky Halloween planter with a few inexpensive items from the dollar store....
How to Recycle Pumpkins for Birds and Wildlife
Repurpose your leftover Halloween pumpkins to benefit backyard wildlife such as birds, butterflies, deer and...
5-Minute Garden Chores for Fall
Before the snow flies, spend a few minutes on these garden chores to be sure...
How to Make a Tipsy Pumpkin Planter
This adorable and affordable fall decoration is easy to make with a few plastic pumpkins...
Top 10 Fall Vegetables to Extend the Harvest
Some things are worth waiting for, like these tasty fall vegetables that can be harvested...
Learn the Story Behind the Rescue of a Special Bald Eagle
Good bird photography often tells a story or captures a moment. Learn about a special...
6 Common Swallowtail Butterflies You Should Know
Learn about six of the most common swallowtail butterflies in the United States and how...
5 Easy Ways to Help the Bees
Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Make the effort to help bees...
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How to Make a DIY Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
Decorate a wine bottle with glass paint to create this easy DIY hummingbird feeder.
Add Native Plant Blazing Star to Butterfly Gardens
This native American wildflower blooms into early fall, providing nectar for late-season butterfly garden visitors.
7 Summer Nectar Flowers That Attract Butterflies
Looking for summer flowers that attract butterflies? Try these easy-to-grow choices that butterflies will love.
How to Safely Observe Nesting Birds
Seeing baby birds grow and fledge is one of the joys of spring. Learn the...
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