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Kaitlin Stainbrook

location-pin Milwaukee, Wisconsin

School: Beloit College

Expertise: Birding, gardening

Kaitlin Stainbrook

  • Written for: Mental Floss, Birds & Blooms, Travel + Leisure, Bustle and more.

Experience

Kaitlin Stainbrook has been writing about birding and gardening for nearly a decade. As the associate editor of Birds & Blooms magazine, she wrote and edited articles across a wide range of topics from houseplants to hummingbirds. She's worked closely with top birding and gardening experts and continues to learn everything she can about the natural world around us.

Education

Bachelor's degree in creative writing and Japanese from Beloit College

Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies


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Articles

8 Good Luck Plants to Grow for Positive Vibes

Bring good fortune into your life and your garden with houseplants, flowers and herbs that are said to be extra lucky.

The FlowerFull Hydrangea Stands Tall in the Garden

Say goodbye to flopping hydrangeas with Flowerfull! The new-for-2025 FlowerFull smooth hydrangea is a charming pick for your yard.

Pothos Plant Care and Growing Tips

Learn how to make a pothos plant thrive in your home. Plus, what it means when the leaves turn yellow and how to propagate pothos.