Garden Herbs

Are you looking for the best herbs to grow both indoors or outdoors in your home garden? Finding the perfect mix of herbs to grow can be challenging, even for experienced gardeners. In this section, you'll learn all you need to know about the different herbs you can plant in both indoor and outdoor garden spaces.

cold hardy lavender

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15 Lavender Varieties For Colder Hardiness Zones

Looking for a cold-friendly lavender plant to grow in your cooler hardiness zone? There are a few different types of lavender that can thrive in cooler climates. In this article, organic gardening expert and former lavender farmer Logan Haliey examines her favorite types of cold hardy lavender for colder hardiness zones!

desert lavender

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11 Tips For Growing Lavender in Hot, Dry, Desert Climates

Do you live in the desert but want to grow lavender? Hot, arid climates can create complicated growing conditions for many different plants. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through her top tips for growing lavender in hot, dry, desert climates!

when to prune lavender

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When Should You Prune Lavender Each Season?

If you aren't sure when to prune lavender this year, you aren't alone! Pruining can be tricky for many different plants, and lavender is no different. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through the best times of the season to start pruning your lavender plants.

lavender full sun

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Does Lavender Need Full Sun, Partial Shade, or Full Shade?

Not quite sure what sun orientation your lavender should have this season? Lavender can be tricky depending on the variety you grow. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines if lavender should be grown in full sun, partial sun, or full shade conditions!

lavender and marigolds

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Can Marigolds Be Planted Together With Lavender?

Trying to figure out if Marigolds can or should be planted next to your lavender this season? These two popular plants are well known garden companions for other plants. But are they also good together? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker examines if it's a good idea or not to plant Marigolds next to Lavender in your garden.

Lavender Shrub in Garden

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Is Lavender Considered a Flower, Herb, or Shrub?

Are you curious to find out if lavender is considered a flower, an herb, or a shrub? Could it actually be considered all three? In this article, gardeninge expert and former lavnender farmer Logan Hailey examines the nurances between all the titles that people assign to this popular plant.

grow lavender from seed

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How to Grow Lavender From Seed in 7 Simple Steps

Thinking about growing lavender from seed, but aren't sure where to start? Lavender can be grown several different ways, but growing from seed is one of the most popular. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey (who has worked at one of the largest lavender farms in the United States) walks through how to grow lavender from seed by following seven simple steps!

propagate lavender from cuttings

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How to Propagate Lavender From Cuttings in 7 Simple Steps

Looking to propagate lavender from cuttings this season but aren't quite sure where to start? Propagation fromk cuttings is one of the most popular ways to expand your lavender crop. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through 7 simple steps for successfully propagating lavender in your garden.

Garden Lavender

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lavender in Your Garden

Are you considering growing some lavender this season? Lavender is one of the trickiest plants to grow, depending on your geographic location. Organic gardening expert Logan Hailey worked one of the most popular lavender farms on the west coast for several seasons. In this article, she walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for lavender, step by step.

lavender mistakes

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11 Common Lavender Growing Mistakes To Avoid This Season

Are you planting lavender in your garden this season? There are a number of different common problems that can impact how well your lavender grows. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common mistakes that befall many lavender gardeners, from beginners to gardeners with a seasoned green thumb.

Nasturtiums in Vegetable Garden

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10 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums With Vegetables

Are you considering growing nasturtiums with your vegetables this season, but aren't sure if you should? Not only can you grow them together, but there's actually benefits to doing so! In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs walks through 11 reasons to plant vegetables and nasturtiums together this season.

herbs that grow in shade

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15 Garden Herbs That You Can Grow in The Shade

Have a few shady spots in your yard or garden that need some perking up? Want to maximize your square-foot space under the shade of your tall garden tomatoes? Discover new herbal flavors that take your cooking to the next level, grown right outside your kitchen window. Gardening expert Sarah Hyde offers 15 herbs that can grow well in part shade.

lavender annual or perennial

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Is Lavender an Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plant?

Thinking of planting some lavender this season, but aren't sure if it will be a one year plant, or if it will come back next season? This is actually a common question many first-time lavender gardeners have. In this article, organic gardening expert and lavender enthusiast Logan Hailey examines if lavender is annual, biennial, or perennial.

Mint Growing in Garden

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mint in Your Garden

Have you considered growing mint in your garden, but really aren't sure where to start? Mint can be an excellent addition to any garden if you can handle the fact that it likes to take over certain areas very quickly. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers walks through each step of how to successfully plant, grow, and care for mint in your garden.

lavender varieties

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Lavender Varieties: 31 Different Types of Lavender Cultivars

Thinking of planting some lavender this season but aren't sure which type to plant? There are many different types of lavender varieties, so picking the right cultivar for your hardiness zone is important! In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey (who has worked on a lavender farm) examines 31 different types of lavender for your garden!

Basil Growing Indoors

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Basil in Your Garden

Basil is a popular herb in many gardens due to its many different uses. They are also quite popular in the gardens of beginning gardeners, amateurs, and experts alike. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through every step you'll need to follow in order to successfully plant, grow, and care for Basil in your garden.

Grow Sage

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Sage in Your Garden

Are you thinking of adding some sage to your garden but aren't sure where to start? Sage has a variety of different uses, and is a welcome companion plant to many different types of plants. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers examines the exact steps you'll need to take to successfully plant, grow and care for sage in your garden.

Grow Ginger

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Ginger Plants

Do you want to try growing your own ginger at home? It’s easier than you think. Ginger is a carefree tropical plant that tastes far better home-grown than store-bought. It has many uses which include cooking, seasoning, and more. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses everything you need to know about growing this globally popular spice.