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Rachel Maidl

Rachel Maidl

location-pin Milwaukee, Wisconsin

School: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2016

Expertise: Birding, gardening

Rachel Maidl

Experience

Rachel Maidl is a former senior editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. She enjoys bird-watching in her urban backyard and local state parks, gardening for pollinators and researching new plants. Her favorite backyard visitors are the bumblebees that visit her sedums.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising and media studies

Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies

For nearly 30 years, Birds & Blooms, a Trusted Media Brand, has been inspiring readers 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 over 15 million outdoor enthusiasts annually. Our library of thousands of informative articles and how-tos has been written by trusted journalists and fact-checked by bird and garden experts for accuracy. In addition to our staff of experienced gardeners and bird-watchers, we hire individuals who have years of education and hands-on experience with birding, bird feeding, gardening, butterflies, bugs and more. Learn more about Birds & Blooms, our field editor program, and our submission guidelines.

Articles

Viburnum in Bloom, deer resistant shrubs

6 Deer Resistant Shrubs to Grow (And Why Deer Won’t Eat Them)

These deer resistant shrubs offer gorgeous flowers and foliage, while appealing to birds and pollinators. The best part? Deer won't eat them.
types of conifer trees

4 Types of Conifer Trees You Should Know (and Grow)

They're a classic winter sight — but can you tell different types of conifer trees apart? Here's what distinguishes fir, pine, spruce and juniper trees.
Carpenter Bee

That Huge Bumblebee Is Actually a Carpenter Bee

Learn how to identify a carpenter bee. Find out where and how long the bees live and what to do if they become a nuisance.