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


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Articles

The Complete (And Easy!) Guide to Snake Plant Care

Learn how to care for your snake plant (also known as mother-in-law's tongue) with advice on watering, light, soil, fertilizer and more.

Grow Autumn Fire Sedum for Fall Color

Learn how to grow and care of Autumn Fire sedum. Enjoy this fall flower's seasonal color, wildlife benefits and year-round interest.

7 Fascinating Facts About Puffins

From how fast they fly to how long they live, learn all about these quirky, big-beaked birds with fun puffin facts.