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Logan Hailey

Logan Hailey is a passionate garden writer, nomad, and former ecological farmer. She has a BS in sustainable horticulture and has experience growing a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Logan's has immense experience in both organic and non-organic gardening methods. She's been featured by MSN.com, Thrillist, and Apartment Therapy as well as many other major news outlets for her gardening expertise.

Garden crops being direct sown in garden. Squash, beets and carrots all growing in the dirt.

Vegetables

11 Vegetables That Are Perfect For Direct Sowing in Spring

Are you intent on direct sowing seeds into your vegetable garden or raised garden beds this season? There are a number of different crops that prefer to be sown directly into the ground, especially in the spring. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite crops to add to direct sow into your garden this season.

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Diseases

7 Tips to Prevent Rotting Seedlings from Damping Off

Do you struggle with rotting seeds after they've been planted? Damping off is a disease that can plague gardens of any size. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares how to prevent this fungal disease that can destroy your seedlings this season.

Zucchini growing in garden laying on ground ready for harvest

Vegetables

When Should You Start Planting Zucchini This Season?

Are you planting zucchini this season? Before you start putting seeds into the ground, it's important to understand that the best time to plant zucchini will depend on your planting location. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines the best times to plant zucchini broken down by each USDA hardiness zone!

Vegetables growing in garden in March

Vegetables

15 Vegetables to Start Seeding in March

March is the perfect month to start seeding certain vegetables through indoor sowing, winter sowing, or even direct seeding in warmer hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert and former organic vegetable farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite vegetables you can start planting in March!

Vegetable Seedlings growing indoors that are labeled in their growing trays

Vegetables

How and When to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Are you starting vegetables from seed this season? Starting them indoors will help get them ready for spring planting and give your plants a head start. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through exactly how and when start veggies from seed indoors this season!

Honeybee is sitting on top of garden herb yarrow

Herbs

7 Herbs That Will Attract Beneficial Garden Insects

Are you looking to attract pollinators or beneficial predators to your garden in order to keep pests under control? There are a number of ways to do this, including planting certain herbs that will attract them. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite garden herbs that will help keep your garden pollinator-friendly and pest-free.

Deer eating flowers out of garden. There are many yellow and green flowers and some herbs growing together.

Herbs

11 Deer Resistant Herbs To Plant This Season

Do you have deer that come into your garden to feast on your hostas, hydrangeas, or other garden plants? Did you know certain herbs will help keep them away? In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares which herbs you can plant that will help keep the deer out of your garden this season.

Rosemary in containers ready for garden planting

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Rosemary

Are you thinking of adding a new herb to your garden this season? Whether growing rosemary indoors or in an outdoor herb garden, these popular plants are quite hardy, and their care is straightforward. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey takes a deeper look at everything you need to know about growing rosemary in your garden this season.

transplant lavender

Herbs

How and When to Transplant Lavender Plants

If you bought lavender starts or grew seedlings this year, you'll need to transplant them when they are ready to be planted in the ground. But when should you do it, and how is it done? In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey shares the easiest way to transplant lavender into your garden this season.

seeding mistakes

Information

11 Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid This Season

Are you seeding your plants indoors under grow lights, or directly into the ground this season? If so, there are many mistakes you can make if you aren't careful. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares some of the top mistakes gardeners make when planting their seeds in the spring.

Vegetables in the garden in the month of February.

Vegetables

11 Vegetables to Start Seeding in February

February is a great month to start getting your favorite vegetables winter sown, into containers, or even into the ground in warmer climates. In this article, gardening expert and former organic vegetable farmer Logan Hailey walks through 11 popular vegetables you can start planting this February in anticipation of spring!

Different herbs growing in containers in the sun sitting on a ledge

Herbs

11 Tips For Growing Garden Herbs Indoors

Have you decided to grow herbs indoors this season? Many garden herbs can be grown indoors successfully with a little bit of patience and care. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top tips for a thriving indoor herb garden!

Green thyme that is fresh and ready to be harvested growing in the garden.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Thyme

Thinking about growing thyme in your garden this season? Thyme is a wonderful herb that has many different uses. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey takes you through everything you need to know about growing thyme in your herb garden, including maintenance and care.

Phenomenal Lavender Growing in Garden

Herbs

11 Reasons to Grow ‘Phenomenal’ Lavender This Season

Thinking about adding 'Phenomenal Lavender' to your list of garden herbs this season? This versatile cultivar offers many different benefits. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey shares 11 different reasons you should add 'Phenomenal' lavender to your garden this year.

Cilantro grown in garden with black water piping running through garden

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Cilantro

Thinking of growing cilantro in your garden this season? Cilantro is a popular garden herb with many different uses. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through every step of growing and maintaining cilantro in your garden this season!

Lavender growing quickly in the garden with purple blooms

Herbs

Lavender Growth Stages: How Fast Does Lavender Grow?

Not sure how long it will take for Lavender to grow in your garden? Lavender has many growth stages, from blooming to maturity. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through the growth rates and growth stages for lavender plants.

strawberry problems

Problems

15 Common Problems With Strawberry Plants

Are your garden grown strawberries experiencing problems this season? If you've noticed some issues, but aren't sure how to solve them, you've landed in the right place. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at the most common problems plaguing strawberry plants and how to fix them!

Strawberries Grown in Hardiness Zone 7 Garden in Organic Soil

Fruit

When Should You Plant Strawberries in Hardiness Zone 7?

Are you planting strawberries in your garden that happens to fall in USDA hardiness zone 7? If so, understanding the timing around when to plant is critical. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey examines all you need to know about planting strawberries in this hardiness zone.