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Stacy Tornio

Stacy Tornio

location-pin Milwaukee, Wisconsin

School: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2003

Expertise: Birding, gardening, outdoor lifestyle

Stacy Tornio

Author of more than a dozen books on gardening and the outdoors, including Plants You Can’t Kill, The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book and The National Parks Scavenger Hunt. More than 15 years of experience as a journalist, marketer, content director and writer for Birds & Blooms, Today’s Parent, Sustainable America, Fodor’s Travel, Treehugger and more.

Experience

Stacy Tornio is journalist, marketer and content director with more than 15 years of experience. She is a former editor at Birds & Blooms, a freelance writer and author of more than a dozen books on gardening and the outdoors, including Plants You Can’t Kill, The National Parks Scavenger Hunt and The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book. Her byline has also appeared in Fodor’s Travel, Today’s Parent, Sustainable America, Treehugger and more. In addition to writing, she has extensive experience in SEO content creation, education marketing, video producing, social media and influencer campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of arts degree in Mass Communications and Journalism, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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

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5 Container Garden Ideas to Attract Hummingbirds

Make a big impact with these container garden ideas. Fill your container with pollinator-friendly plants that add pizzazz to your patio.
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13 Gardening Solutions and Remedies to Stop Doing

These common gardening solutions and backyard home remedies won't get you proven results. Here's why you should stop doing them!
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7 Easy Ways to Get Free Garden Plants

Yes you can get plants for free! Save money and beautify your backyard with these easy budget-friendly gardening tips.