alice knisley matthias

Alice Knisley Matthias

location-pin Staten Island, New York

School: Wagner College

Expertise: Garden, outdoor lifestyle

Alice Knisley Matthias

  • Work has appeared in more than a dozen publications, including Birds & Blooms, The New York Times, Allrecipes, Taste of Home, TIME for Kids, Food Network, Washington Post and Delish
  • Author of the book, Tasty Snacks in a Snap!
  • Crafted gardening articles for Birds & Blooms on topics such as succulent gardens, roses, and drying hydrangeas

Experience

Alice Knisley Matthias writes about food, garden, family and education. Her byline has appeared in Birds & Blooms, The New York Times, Allrecipes, Taste of Home, TIME for Kids, Food Network, Washington Post, Delish, EatingWell, The Kitchn, Family Handyman, Birds & Blooms, Woman's Day, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, an America's Test Kitchen cookbook, Kids Discover, Boys' Life and Parade. She is the author of the book, Tasty Snacks in a Snap!

Education

  • Bachelor of arts degree in speech and musical theatre, Wagner College
  • Master's degree in elementary education, Wagner College

Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies


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Articles

Balloon Flower Care and Growing Tips

Blueish-purple balloon flower is well suited for growing in almost any garden. This pretty perennial needs little care to thrive.

Nicotiana Is a Hummingbird Garden’s Best Kept Secret

If you're looking to add flowering plants to your patio, try nicotiana. Fragrant nicotiana will impress you and your hummingbirds.

Why Do Roses Have Thorns (and Hips)?

If you've ever pricked your finger while gardening, you've probably wondered why roses have thorns. Also find out what rose hips look like.