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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Growing Dogwoods In Pots – How To Grow Dogwoods In A Container
Dogwoods are beautiful trees with striking spring flowers and are commonly seen in the landscape. But have you ever wondered, "Can I grow dogwood in a container?". Click here to learn more about caring for potted dogwood trees.
By Liz Baessler
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Bird Of Paradise Plant Bugs: How To Manage Insect Pests On Bird Of Paradise
Bird of paradise gets its name from the brightly colored, spiky flowers that look like tropical birds in flight. It's a showy plant, which makes it all the more devastating when it runs into trouble. Learn more about bugs that attack bird of paradise plants here.
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Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening: When To Plant Vegetables In Zone 3 Regions
Zone 3 is known for its cold winters and its especially short growing season, which can be a problem for annual plants as well. Click here to learn more about when to plant vegetables in zone 3 and how to get the best out of zone 3 vegetable gardening.
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What Are Sweet Onions – Learn About Sweet Onion Growing
Sweet onions are starting to become wildly popular. They get their name not from their high sugar, but their low sulfur content. Sweet onion growing can be a little tricky, however. Learn more about how to grow sweet onions in this article.
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Zone 3 Seed Starting: When To Start Seeds In Zone 3 Climates
Gardening in zone 3 is tricky. The growing season is typically short. Because of this, starting seeds indoors in the spring is pretty much essential with zone 3 gardening. Learn more about how and when to start seeds in zone 3 in this article.
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Trees For Small Spaces: Choosing The Best Trees For Urban Gardens
Trees can be a fantastic garden element. They're eye-catching and they create a real sense of texture and level. But if you have a very small space to work with, especially an urban garden, your choice of trees is somewhat limited. Get help with that here.
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Aspen Tree Information: Learn About Aspen Trees In Landscapes
Aspen trees are beautiful with white bark and leaves that turn a striking shade of yellow in the autumn, but they can be finicky in a few different ways. Learn more aspen tree information, including how to care for aspen trees in landscapes in the following article.
By Liz Baessler
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Cat’s Claw Plant Care: How To Grow Cat’s Claw Vines
Cat's claw is a prolific, fast-growing vine that produces tons of bright, vibrant flowers. It spreads quickly and is considered invasive in some places, but if you treat it right, it can have a big payoff. Learn more about how to grow cat's claw vines here.
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Zone 6 Shade Loving Plants: Growing Shade Plants In Zone 6
Shade is tricky. Not all plants grow well in it, but most gardens and yards have it. Finding cold hardy plants that thrive in shade can be even trickier. That said, there are more than enough zone 6 shade-loving plants out there. Learn more in this article.
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Zone 6 Hibiscus Plants – Growing Hibiscus In Zone 6 Gardens
Many hibiscus varieties are native to the tropics and can only survive in high humidity and heat. But there are also plenty of types of hardy hibiscus varieties that will easily survive a zone 6 winter and come back year after year. Learn more about them here.
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Vegetables For Zone 6 – Growing Vegetables In Zone 6 Gardens
USDA zone 6 is an excellent climate for growing vegetables. The growing season for hot weather plants is relatively long and is bookended by periods of cool weather that are ideal for cold weather crops. Learn more about choosing the best vegetables for zone 6 here.
By Liz Baessler
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What Is White Marble Mulch – Using White Marble Mulch In The Garden
Organic mulches, like wood chips and pine needles, are always a good choice, but crushed stone is swiftly gaining in popularity. Use the information in this article to learn more about using white marble chips for landscaping.
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Lotus Plant Care – Learn How To Grow A Lotus Plant
The lotus plant is very invasive, so care has to be taken when growing it, or it will quickly take over its environment. Learn more lotus plant information, including lotus plant care and how to grow a lotus plant in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Planting Winter Vegetables: Learn About Winter Gardening In Zone 6
Gardens in USDA zone 6 usually experience winters that are hard, but not so hard that plants can't survive with some protection. Click here to learn more about how to grow winter vegetables, in particular how to treat winter vegetables for zone 6.
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Zone 5 Flower Bulbs: Choosing Bulbs For Zone 5 Gardens
If you plant bulbs in the fall, you're guaranteeing color and life in your garden early in the spring, probably long before you're able to go out and plant anything with your hands. So what are some good cold-hardy bulbs? Learn about growing bulbs in zone 5 here.
By Liz Baessler
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Cauliflower Protection In Gardens – Cauliflower Pest Protection And More
Growing cauliflower is not for the faint of heart. The plant is testy and sensitive to heat, frost, and pests. If you want to grow it, protecting cauliflower plants is essential to your success. This article will help with tips on cauliflower plant protection.
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Maples For Cold Climates – Types Of Maple Trees For Zone 4
Zone 4 is a difficult area where many perennials and even trees cannot survive the long, cold winter. One tree that comes in many varieties that can endure zone 4 winters is the maple. Learn more about cold hardy maple trees in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Hibiscus For Cold Climates: Tips On Growing Hardy Hibiscus In Zone 4
While it is true that the classic hibiscus is native to the tropics, there exists a very popular hybrid called Hibiscus moscheutos that's hardy all the way down to USDA zone 4. Learn more about growing hardy hibiscus in zone 4 in this article.
By Liz Baessler