
Liz Baessler
The only child of a horticulturist and an English teacher, Liz Baessler was destined to become a gardening editor. In 2007 she graduated cum laude from Brandeis University with a BA in English. In 2014 she earned an MA in English from l'Université de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland.
She began writing for Gardening Know How in 2015 and never left. Over the years she has been promoted through the ranks of the editorial staff, most recently to Senior Editor in 2020.
For years Liz lived in one apartment or another, doing all of her gardening in containers, community gardens, and holes in the sidewalk. She served for several years on the board of her community garden, where she also worked as a beekeeper. In 2017 she completed her Master Gardener certification at the University of Rhode Island, and attended every class offered by the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association.
Liz has since moved to a tiny patch of land she can call her own outside Boston, where she is systematically digging up the lawn and replacing it with vegetables and native pollinators.
Latest articles by Liz Baessler
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How And When To Transplant Hydrangeas So They Survive & Thrive In A New LocationIf transplanting hydrangeas is on your to-do list, you're in luck! Our garden experts will walk your through step-by-step how to move hydrangeas to a new home.
By Teo Spengler
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Fertilizing Seedlings The Right Way: An Expert Guide For Healthy PlantsNot sure when to start fertilizing seedlings – or how much product to use? Learn how to feed young plants without burning them, plus common mistakes to avoid.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Anthracnose In Tomato Plants: Identification, Treatment & PreventionAnthracnose of tomato plants has a particular set of symptoms that affects the fruits, often after they have been picked. To learn more about tomato anthracnose symptoms and how to control tomato anthracnose disease, click this article for additional information.
By Liz Baessler
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How To Protect Plants From A Freeze – Best Ways To Keep Plants Safe & WarmThe best laid plans of any gardener can get overturned by an unexpected cold snap. Here's some practical steps you can take to protect your plants from a freeze.
By Teo Spengler
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Can You Replant A Christmas Tree After The Holidays? Here’s How To Do It SuccessfullyChristmas is a time to create fond memories and what better way to keep a memento of Christmas than by planting a Christmas tree out in your yard? Here's how.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Christmas Cactus Soil Guide: Choose The Best Potting Mix To Help Your Schlumbergera ThriveThe perfect Christmas cactus soil mix will keep this festive favorite thriving. Learn how to create a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting medium.
By Tonya Barnett
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The Best Types Of Philodendron: 8 Vining And Non-Climbing HouseplantsThese 8 no-fuss philodendron varieties are perfect for starting your houseplant collection, or for adding the next perfect one to your windowsill.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Best Flowering Bushes For Big, Showy BloomsLooking for a flowering shrub to add to your landscape? Check out our list of ten of the most beautiful blooming bushes.
By Teo Spengler
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Hydrangea Propagation - How To Root Hydrangea CuttingsTo propagate hydrangea cuttings, start with new growth that has no flowers on it. Remove a 6 inch stem, strip the bottom leaves, and dip it in rooting hormone.
By Liz Baessler
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How & When To Pick Cantaloupe For Perfectly Ripe MelonsKnowing the right time to pick a cantaloupe can mean the difference between a good crop and a bad one. Follow the tips in this article to harvest the best cantaloupe fruits possible.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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9 Hard-To-Find Houseplants That Will Make You The Coolest Plant Parent On The BlockWant something a little different in your home? Try one of these hard-to-find houseplants and be the talk of the town.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Propagate Geraniums From Cuttings: 3 Of The Best Ways To Grow More PlantsDon’t say goodbye to them just because they’re annuals; instead, learn how to propagate geraniums to enjoy them year after year.
By Liz Baessler
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Metal Raised Garden Beds: Benefits, Types & Top Picks For Your GardenMetal raised garden beds get fewer weeds, aren’t compacted by foot traffic, and can easily grow both in-bed and vertical crops, effectively doubling your yields.
By Amy Grant
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How To Dry Basil From Your Garden - 3 Simple TechniquesFresh basil can be dried in a food dehydrator, microwaved, or hung to dry. This will make it lose a bit of its fresh bite, but it'll keep for much, much longer.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fertilizing In Hot Weather Can Actually Harm PlantsFertilizing your plants in hot weather might seem like a good idea, but it can actually cause more harm than good. Learn how to keep your garden thriving without the risk of fertilizer burn or nutrient overload.
By Susan Albert
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Heat Wave GardeningHeat waves can cause serious stress for your plants. Give them plenty of shade and water. If possible, get them as healthy as possible before temperatures climb.
By Amy Grant
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Dealing With Heat Stress: How To Protect Vegetables In Hot WeatherHeat stress can cause serious problems for vegetables, leading to wilting leaves, shriveled fruit, and even plant death. Extra protection is essential.
By Susan Patterson
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How To Prune A Peace Lily For Better GrowthAs houseplant fans, we should all learn how to prune a peace lily. It’s easy to do and an occasional little trim will keep it shapely and healthy.
By Liz Baessler

