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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Lemongrass Propagation – Regrowing Lemongrass Plants In Water
Lemongrass propagates with a very high success rate from the cuttings you can buy at the grocery store. Learn more about propagating a lemongrass plant and regrowing lemongrass plants in water using the information found in this article.
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Companion Plants For Lettuce: What To Plant With Lettuce In The Garden
Lettuce, like a lot of plants, has some plants that it likes having as neighbors and some that it doesn't. By the same token, it is a good neighbor itself to some plants more than others. Click here to learn more about growing lettuce companion plants.
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Ferret Poop In Compost: Tips On Using Ferret Manure On Plants
If you have pets, you have poop, and if you have a garden, it's tempting to use that poop for a good cause. But depending on the pet, it may not be as good as you think. Learn more about composting ferret manure as fertilizer in this article.
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Organic Garden Pest Control: Using Chrysanthemum For Pest Control
Chrysanthemums, or mums for short, are loved by gardeners and florists for their diversity of shapes and colors. But there's another reason you should be planting them all over your garden: pest control! Learn more in this article.
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Petunia Companion Planting – Tips On Choosing Companions For Petunias
Petunias are fantastic annual bloomers. If you're really serious about adding some color to your garden or patio, you might want some companions to mix things up a bit. This article will help with learning what to plant with petunias.
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Trumpet Vines In Pots: Learn About Growing Vines In Containers
Trumpet vine is a huge, prolific vine that produces deep, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of yellow to red. It's a big and fast grower, so growing it in a pot is a good way to keep it somewhat in check. Learn how to grow trumpet vine in a container here.
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Fuchsia Plant Varieties: Common Trailing And Upright Fuchsia Plants
There are over 3,000 fuchsia plant varieties, which means the selection can be a little overwhelming. Learn about trailing and upright fuchsia plants, and the different types of fuchsia flowers in this article so choosing one for you will be easier.
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Cauliflower Seed Germination: Tips On Planting Cauliflower Seeds
If you're looking for a little bit of a challenge in your garden this year, why not try growing cauliflower from seeds? This article provides information on planting cauliflower seeds. Click here for a cauliflower seed planting guide.
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Red Plum Tree Leaves: Why Are Leaves Turning Red On Plum Tree
What should you do if you notice your plum tree leaves turning red? How can you tell what's wrong? Luckily, red plum tree leaves can mean a lot of different things, and this article will help determine what's going on.
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Borage Seed Growing – How To Plant Borage Seeds
Even if you can't be convinced to bring it into the kitchen, borage is a favorite of bees. Borage is great to have around, and so easy to grow. Learn about borage seed propagation and growing borage from seeds in this article.
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Astilbe Winter Care: How To Winterize Astilbe Plants
While it should survive for years, there are a few steps you can take to give astilbe a serious leg up and make sure it survives the cold. Find out how to care for astilbe plants in winter in the article that follows.
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Learn About Plant Bracts: What Is A Bract On A Plant
Plants are simple, right? If it's green it's a leaf, and if it's not green it's a flower? Right? Not really. There's another part of the plant, somewhere between a leaf and a flower, which you don't hear too much about. It's called a bract. Learn more here.
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Brazil Nut Harvesting: How And When To Harvest Brazil Nuts
Only certain native bees can get into the flowers and cross-pollinate in order to produce the Brazil nuts. Because of this, pretty much all the world's Brazil nuts are harvested in the wild. Learn about harvesting Brazil nuts here.
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Blaisdell YMCA
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Caridad Gardens.
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Community Outreach Ministries
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Battlefords Family Health Centre Community Garden Project
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Edward Gideon Elementary School
By Liz Baessler