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Logan Hailey

Logan Hailey is a passionate garden writer and former ecological farmer. She has a BS in sustainable horticulture and has been featured by MSN.com, Thrillist, and Apartment Therapy as well as many other major news outlets for her gardening expertise.

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Edible

How to Grow Mushrooms in Buckets and Containers

You don’t need a giant forest or a big backyard to grow mushrooms. They can thrive right on your countertop or patio! Mycology enthusiast and mushroom expert Logan Hailey explains nine simple steps to growing mushrooms in containers or buckets.

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Seeds

Seed-Starting 101: 11 Tips to Get it Right

Seed starting doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple steps can ensure prolific germination and vigorous early growth to start your season off right. Join organic farmer Logan Hailey for 11 straightforward seed-starting tips for beginners.

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Flowers

5 Reasons Why Your Plants Are Blooming Out of Season

When plants bloom in the wrong season, it’s usually caused by stress. Unusually warm, cold, wet, or dry weather can cause unexpected flowering, but there are a few things you can do to buffer these fluctuations. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains potential reasons for abnormal blooming and how to prevent them.

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Fruits

How to Tidy Up Your Fall Strawberry Bed in 5 Steps

After a burst of growth and fruiting all summer, fall strawberry beds need some quick tidying to prepare for winter. Join garden expert and organic farmer Logan Hailey as she digs into five quick steps to clean up your berry beds for disease-free dormancy and a prolific spring.

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Fruits

7 Essential Dragon Fruit Growing Tips For Fall

Keep your dragon fruit healthy through the fall and winter season by ensuring proper pruning, training, and disease prevention. Garden expert Logan Hailey shares seven essential tips for growing dragon fruit in the fall.

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Gardening Inspiration

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Savoy Cabbage

Crisp, curled, crinkly leaves add an exciting twist to this special cabbage variety. It is milder and more tender than regular cabbage, and super easy to grow. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best tips and tricks for cultivating this cool-weather crop in your garden.

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Vegetables

When and How to Harvest Beans: 6 Pro Tips

Whether you’re growing green beans or shelling types, vining or bush types, harvesting at the right time is essential for flavor and storage. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey guides you through when and how to harvest different types of beans.

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Raised Bed Gardening

The Fastest Way to Set Up New Raised Garden Beds

Raised beds don’t need to be complicated or expensive. If you are lacking tools or construction skills, this simple 3-Minute Raised Bed could revolutionize your garden with minimal effort. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the fastest steps to set up this all-in-one kit without any tools or previous experience!

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Ornamental Gardens

When and How to Cut Back Lavender

Lavender is a perennial herb that benefits from annual or twice-annual haircuts. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains when and how to cut back lavender for the most abundant flowers and an attractive shape.