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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Lady’s Mantle In A Pot – How To Grow Lady’s Mantle In Containers
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Lady’s Mantle Plant Division – When To Divide Lady’s Mantle Plants
Lady's mantle plants can be grown as perennials, and with each growing season they spread out a little more. So what do you do when your patch of lady's mantle is getting too big for its own good? Learn more about how and when to divide lady's mantle plants here.
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Growing Climbing Roses In Zone 9: Climbing Rose Varieties For Zone 9 Gardens
Climbing roses are fabulous additions to almost any garden. But can they grow in zone 9? Click on the following article to learn more about growing climbing roses in zone 9 gardens and choosing popular zone 9 climbing roses.
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Growing Parsnips From Kitchen Scraps – Can You Regrow Parsnips From Tops
You only have to buy a vegetable once, and after you can just regrow it from its base. In the case of some vegetables, like celery, this is actually true. But what about parsnips? Do parsnips regrow after you've eaten them? Find out in this article.
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Zone 9 Plants That Flower In Winter – Ornamental Winter Plants For Zone 9
You may not be able to grow everything in the winter, but you'd be surprised at what you can do if you just plant the right things. Click on the following article to learn more about selecting the best ornamental plants for zone 9 winters.
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Lavender Plant Care: Reasons For Drooping Lavender Plants
Whether in the garden or containers, lavender is a fabulous plant to have on hand. But what do you do when it starts to fail? Click this article to learn more about lavender plant care and how to deal with drooping lavender plants.
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Iceberg Lettuce Care: How To Grow Iceberg Lettuce Heads
Iceberg is perhaps the most popular variety of lettuce in grocery stores and restaurants around the world. But what if you don’t want the regular old grocery store head of lettuce? Can you grow your own Iceberg lettuce plant? You sure can! Click here to learn how.
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Deadheading A Hydrangea: Removing Spent Blooms On Hydrangea
The process of removing fading blooms diverts the plant?s energy from seed production to new growth. Hydrangeas especially benefit from deadheading, as long as a few simple rules are followed. To learn more about deadheading hydrangea blooms, click here.
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Rotating Houseplants – How Often Should I Turn A Houseplant
Any time a plant is indoors, it's going to crane itself toward the best light source. Unfortunately, it can make for some weird-looking plants. Luckily, this can be remedied easily with simple rotating. This article has more information.
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Container Grown Hyacinths: How To Plant Hyacinth Bulbs In Pots
Hyacinths are famous for their pleasant fragrance. They also grow very well in pots, perfuming a patio, a walkway, or a room in your house. Learn how to plant hyacinth bulbs in pots in this article.
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What Is A Hoop House: Tips On Hoop House Gardening
Hoop house gardening is a fantastic and economical way to extend your growing season by weeks or, if you're really committed, all the way through the winter. Learn about hoop house gardening and how to build a hoop greenhouse here.
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Planting A River Birch Tree: Tips On River Birch Tree Growing
The river birch is a popular tree for river banks and wet parts of the garden. Its attractive bark is especially striking in the winter when the rest of the tree is bare. Learn more river birch tree facts and how to use them in the landscape of your home right here.
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Irish Mint Echeveria Info: How To Grow An Irish Mint Succulent
Echeveria is a genus of stonecrop plants with a huge variety of species and cultivars, many of which are very popular in succulent gardens and collections. One beautiful and easy-care variety is Echeveria ‘Irish Mint.’ Click here for more info on this echeveria plant.
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Aurelian Trumpet Lily Info: Tips For Planting Trumpet Lily Bulbs
Aurelian, or trumpet, lilies are known for their huge, trumpet-shaped blossoms and impressive height. They're a great addition to any garden. But how do you go about planting trumpet lily bulbs? Learn more Aurelian trumpet lily info here.
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Soil For Amaryllis Plants – What Kind Of Soil Does Amaryllis Need
Because it blooms in winter or early spring, amaryllis is almost always kept in a pot indoors, so you have more say in the kind of soil it grows in. So what kind of soil does amaryllis need? Learn about amaryllis soil requirements in this article.
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Mycorrhiza In Citrus: What Causes Uneven Growth Of Citrus Fruit
Because of the positive mycorrhizal fungi effects on citrus, a lack or uneven spread of fungus can lead to unhealthy or lackluster trees and fruit. Learn more about mycorrhiza in citrus and mycorrhizal fungi fertilizer in this article.
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Poinsettia Seed Pods: How And When To Plant Poinsettia Seeds
Growing poinsettia from seeds is not a gardening adventure most people even consider. Poinsettias are plants just like any other, though, and they can be grown from seed. Learn about collecting poinsettia seeds and growing them in this article.
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Poinsettia Getting Yellow Leaves – Reasons For Poinsettia Leaves Turning Yellow
Poinsettias can be stunning when they're healthy, but a poinsettia with yellow leaves is both unhealthy and unfestive. Learn what might lead to a poinsettia getting yellow leaves and how to treat yellow leaves on poinsettia plants in this article.
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My Hellebore Won't Bloom: Causes For A Hellebore Not Flowering
Hellebores are beautiful plants that produce attractive, silky flowers for which they are grown, so it can be a serious disappointment when those flowers fail to show up. Click here to learn more about reasons a hellebore won't bloom and how to encourage blooming.
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Light Requirements For Hibiscus – How Much Light Does A Hibiscus Need
Growing hibiscus plants is a great way to bring the tropics into your garden or home. The amount of sunlight you have may not be what your new plant is used to. Learn more about light requirements for hibiscus plants, both indoors and out, right here.
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Plant Care Abbreviations: Information On Plant Acronyms In Gardening
Nursery and seed catalogs are full of plant abbreviations and acronyms and a lot are specific to each company. There are some, however, that are pretty consistent across the board. This article will help with understanding the plant acronyms in gardening.
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Saving Peach Seeds – How To Store Peach Pits For Planting
If you're looking to eat more of your beloved peaches, go buy some more. If you're looking for an adventure in gardening and a new variety of peach that may be even more delicious, then click this article to learn how to store peach pits.
By Liz Baessler