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Rachael Liska

Rachael Liska is a freelance writer and editor specializing in birding, gardening, food and family. She has over 20 years of writing, editing, content strategy and project management experience in the parenting/family, food, gardening, home decor/goods, travel and birding niches.

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Northern Flicker: Unique, Beautiful Woodpeckers

Whether a northern flicker is gobbling ants on the ground or climbing a tree trunk, this bird's stunning field marks get noticed.

What to Do if You Find a Bird Nest With Eggs or a Baby Bird

If you find a bird nest near your door, an abandoned bird nest with eggs,...

The Ultimate Guide to Planting Spring Bulbs

Lay the groundwork now for breathtaking blooms after the snow melts. Learn when to plant...

8 Super Fragrant Flowers That Pollinators Love

Grow perennial powerhouses that will convince you to stop and smell the flowers. Bonus! Pollinators...

6 Simple Ways to Attract More Hummingbirds

Make your backyard a sugar-water hot spot with these top tips.

12 Easy Ways to Take Your Garden to the Next Level

It's simple to make a huge impact in your garden with these easy ideas.

How to Host a Seed-Starting Party

Sow good times with friends by hosting an annual seed soiree.

9 Steps to Growing a Greener Backyard

Adopt earth-friendly habits and your yard (and wallet) will thank you.

Gardening Basics to Keep Plants Healthy

Stack the odds in your favor by learning the gardening basics of these disease-resistant plants....

Container Ideas: Perennials in Pots

From the bucks you’ll save to the boundless array of container ideas you can choose...

Gardening Made Easy: Alternative Gardening Ideas

New garden? No sweat! Skip the stress and enjoy instant success with no-dig gardens that...

Plant a Healing Garden

Healing happens outside too. Learn how to plant a healing garden for outdoor therapy anytime.

Growing Carrots

At the root of it, it just takes a little TLC to grow this nutritious...