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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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Auburn University Community Garden
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Roselle Park Environmental Garden
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: the Young Gardeners Program
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Minuteman Park Harvest Garden
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Esperanza Community Garden
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Summerloch Green Community Garden
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Tri-Community W.E.B. Association
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: StarkFresh
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Recipient: Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
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Aphid Midge Life Cycle: Locating Aphid Midge Larvae And Eggs In Gardens
Many gardeners buy aphid midge eggs specifically to fight aphid populations. Find information in this article about the aphid midge life cycle and how to identify aphid midge young. Click here to learn more.
By Liz Baessler
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Propagating Staghorn Ferns: Learn How To Start A Staghorn Fern Plant
Staghorn ferns have two distinct types of leaves that together make for a distinctive look. But what if you want to spread your staghorn ferns around? Learn more about staghorn fern propagation and how to start a staghorn fern in this article.
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Freesia Container Care: How To Grow Freesia Bulbs In Pots
Freesias are ideal for gardens and flower arrangements, but they're also very well suited to being grown in containers. Click on the following article to learn more about how to grow freesia bulbs in pots.
By Liz Baessler
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Ideas For Broken Pot Planters – Tips On Making Cracked Pot Gardens
Don't throw out that broken pot. It might make an unusual and beautiful planter for a cracked pot garden.
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Propagation Of Bougainvillea – Learn How To Propagate Bougainvillea Plants
How do you go about propagating bougainvillea seeds and cuttings? Click on the following article to learn more about bougainvillea propagation methods, including growing bougainvillea from a cutting and seeds.
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Landscaping Ideas To Hide Utility Boxes: Tips On Hiding Utility Boxes With Plants
No matter how carefully you landscape your garden, there are some things you just can't get away from. Utility boxes for things like electricity, cable, and phone lines are the perfect example of this. Learn more about camouflaging utility boxes here.
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Yellowing Fuchsia Leaves: Why Are My Fuchsia Leaves Turning Yellow
Yellowing fuchsia leaves is one of the most common problems and can mean one of a few things is wrong with your plant. This article has information about what to do when your fuchsia has yellow leaves. Click here to learn more.
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Palm Leaf Oxalis Plants – How To Grow A Palm Leaf Oxalis
Oxalis palmifrons gets its name from its leaves - tiny, symmetrical fronds radiating from the top of each stem, making it look for all the world like a tiny cluster of miniature palm trees. Learn how to grow a palm leaf oxalis in this article.
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Banana Plants In Winter: Tips For Successfully Overwintering A Banana Tree
If you don't actually live in the tropics, you're going to have to find something to do with your tree once winter comes. Find information about how to keep a banana tree over winter in this article. Click here to learn more.
By Liz Baessler