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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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Gardening Inspiration

26 Best Gifts For Beginner Gardeners

If you don’t have the time, skills, or desire to get your hands dirty, gifting quality tools and supplies is the best thing you can do to support the beginner gardener in your life. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares 26 super thoughtful holiday gift ideas for any budget!

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Gardening Inspiration

27 Best Gifts for Advanced Gardeners

The gardener in your life will deeply appreciate a thoughtful gift to help them grow more food or flowers, but it may be overwhelming to figure out what to buy them if you don’t know much about gardening. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has you covered with the best holiday gardening presents for any budget!

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Vegetables

11 Easiest Tomatoes to Grow From Seed

Tomatoes are very beginner-friendly, but not all varieties are created equal. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares the easiest tomato cultivars to grow from seed in your windowsill, patio container, or outdoor garden.

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Edible

Is It Too Late to Plant Garlic? A Zone-by-Zone Guide

If it’s already November and you’re afraid you’ve missed your garlic planting window, rest assured that gardeners in most zones are still safe to plant seed garlic cloves. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has a regional guide to help you determine the best planting time for fall garlic.

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Edible

17 Crops to Plant in November

Autumn’s end doesn’t mean the gardening season is over! Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has tips for 17 November crops you can grow with or without protection based on your zone.

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Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lady Ferns

This elegant, lacy fern is native to the entire U.S. and thrives in shady, moist areas. If you need to fill a north or east-facing landscape bed or an area beneath large trees, former organic farmer Logan Hailey has all the details you need to grow thriving lady ferns.

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Gardening Tips

Can You Use Halloween Straw Bales In Your Garden?

If you want to reuse your Halloween decor but are hesitant about the potential chemicals, weeds, or pathogens in straw bales, former organic farmer Logan Hailey has quick tips for deciphering between hay and straw bales, plus a guide to safely using straw bales without risking herbicide contamination.

A dedicated farmer arranges the just-picked green treasures, such as broccoli, parsley, Chinese cabbage, sweet potatoes, and carrots, neatly into a weathered wooden crate. The arrangement highlights the wholesome goodness of the harvest.

Vegetables

27 Unusual and Rare Vegetables to Grow This Season

If you want to spice up your culinary adventures or break the routine of a regular crop rotation, these unique and unconventional veggies will satisfy your craving for novelty. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey will guide you through 27 of the strangest vegetables from all over the world!

A garden bed is filled with lush radicchio heads with bright pink centers and light green outer leaves.

Vegetables

9 Delicious Radicchio Varieties You Can Grow

Most people crinkle their noses when they hear “bitter greens,” but radicchios redeem the bitter flavor with their incredible diversity, buttery texture, and extreme cold hardiness! Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the 9 most unique and delectable Italian radicchios for adventurous gardeners.