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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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Seeds

When and How to Grow Eggplants From Seed

Much like their tomato and pepper relatives, eggplants are quick and easy to grow from seed. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has everything you need to know about sowing and cultivating these tasty nightshade crops.

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Vegetables

11 Hardy Vegetables to Sow Indoors in January

It may seem like the middle of the winter, but many slow-growing crops benefit from a headstart indoors to prepare for spring. Join former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey to explore 11 hardy vegetables to sow indoors this month.

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Seeds

6 Ways to Reduce Your Seed-Starting Costs This Year

Seed starting doesn’t need to be expensive, but it does require attention to detail and proper timing. If you don’t have the budget to invest in greenhouses, grow lights, and heat mats, former organic farmer Logan Hailey is here to help you start seeds for a reduced cost.

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Edible

12 Crops We’re Planting in 2025

Spice up your garden with unique and diverse crops for a new season of growth! Garden expert Logan Hailey has twelve intriguing varieties of flowers, vegetables, grains, and herbs worth trying out in 2025.

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Houseplants

Don’t Make These 9 Pothos Care Mistakes

Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to care for, but a few common mistakes can hinder these vines from reaching their most beautiful potential. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to identify and avoid common mistakes with your pothos plant.

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Edible

3 Best Methods for Growing Mushrooms at Home

If you’re bored with growing vegetables in your garden, perhaps it’s time to spice things up with some fungal crops. Mushrooms are surprisingly simple to grow at home, and mycology enthusiast Logan Hailey has three tried-and-true methods for getting started.

Delicate plants with slender green stems, small oval leaves, and clusters of tiny, bright blue flowers with yellow centers, known as one of the flower seeds that can be sown on snow for early blooms.

Flowers

11 Flower Seeds You Can Sow On the Snow

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need frost-free weather to sow seeds. Many seeds actually require cold exposure to germinate! Join garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey to learn about eleven flowers that you can plant on top of snow.

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Edible

6 Best Mushroom Growing Kits for Home Growers

Expand your garden into the fungal realm with mushroom grow kits that produce right on your counter or in your closet. Join garden expert and mycology enthusiast Logan Hailey to learn the best mushroom grow kits for home gardeners.

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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.