Elizabeth MacLennan Title: Fact Checker Education: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Location: Knoxville, TN Expertise: Sustainable Home and Garden Elizabeth MacLennan is a fact checker and editor with a background in earth sciences and sustainability. Herexpertise and research range from climate change to sustainable home and garden design. She has extensive knowledge on plant care as well as years of research experience in environmental studies. Experience Elizabeth has worked as a fact checker for multiple brands since 2020, including Treehugger, The Spruce, and Travel + Leisure. She has also worked as a freelance editor for academic journals, specializing in earth sciences, sustainability, and climate. She has a master's degree in physical geography and spent two years as a lab researcher to understand climate change. Education Elizabeth holds an M.S. from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.