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Jill Staake

Jill Staake

Experience

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.

Birds and Blooms Editorial Policies


For almost three decades, Birds & Blooms has been inspiring outdoor enthusiasts to have a lifelong love of birding, gardening and nature. We are the #1 bird and garden magazine in North America and a trusted online resource for anyone who enjoys the beauty in their backyard and beyond. In addition to our staff of experienced gardeners and bird-watchers, we hire individuals who have years of education and hands-on experience with birds, bird feeding, gardening, butterflies, bugs and more. Our content is written by trusted journalists and fact-checked by bird and garden pros for accuracy.

Articles

Recycled Backyard: Slinky Flower Pot Stakes

Recycled Backyard: Slinky Flower Pot Stakes

DIY Mushroom Solar Light Yard Stakes

A little while ago, we posted some of the most popular pins from our Pinterest boards on our Facebook page.

Butterfly Love

At the butterfly exhibit where I work, our guests frequently point out pairs of butterflies that seem to be “stuck