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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.

Potted Rosemary near white brick wall

Herbs

15 Tips for Growing Rosemary in Pots or Containers

Growing rosemary in pots or containers isn't difficult. In fact, rosemary is one of the easiest plants to grow in containers. But how well it grows will depend on a few different factors. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top tips for growing beautiful rosemary plants in containers or pots this season.

Lemon balm growing in the garden with bright green leaves

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lemon Balm

Are you thinking of adding lemon balm to your outdoor garden beds or indoor herb garden? Lemon balm can serve many different purposes in the garden. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through everything you need to know about Lemon Balm, including maintenance and care.

harvest tomatillo

Vegetables

When and How to Harvest Garden Grown Tomatillo Plants

Not sure when to harvest your garden-grown tomatillo or the best way to do it? These tasty fruits can be picky about their harvesting schedule. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares when to pick your tomatillos, and how to do it without harming the plant.

propagate rosemary from cuttings

Herbs

How to Propagate Rosemary From Cuttings in 9 Easy Steps

If you are thinking of propagating rosemary in your garden, propagation via cuttings is the most efficient way to do it. There are a few simple steps you'll need to follow for your best chance at success. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares each step you'll stick to when propagating rosemary.

sowing seeds outdoors

Seeds

How to Direct Sow Seeds Outdoors at the Proper Depth

Are you direct sowing seeds into your garden this season? Planting your seeds at the proper depth is critical for strong and healthy plants. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares exactly how deep you need to plant your seeds when direct sowing into the ground.

Tomatillo growing in direct sunlight. You can see the green outer husk of the plant and it has not peeled back yet to reveal the fruit.

Vegetables

How Much Sunlight Do Tomatillo Plants Need?

Not sure where to place your tomatillos in your garden for optimal growth? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares exactly where you should place your tomatillo plants so they receive enough sunlight to thrive in your garden this season.

Tomato plant with yellow flowers blooming in the garden

Plant Problems

Why Isn’t My Tomato Plant Flowering This Season?

If your tomato plants aren't flowering, there are a number of reasons this can happen. Luckily, several of those reasons are fairly easy to fix. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top tips for tomatoes that don't seem to want to flower.

calendula

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Calendula

Are you thinking of adding calendula to your garden this season? This popular herb has many different uses and is quite easy to grow. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares everything you need to know about growing calendula in your garden, including maintenance and care needs.

rosemary sun

Herbs

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

Not sure where you should put your rosemary plants so they get optimal sunlight? This h ardy herb can thrive in many environments, but where do they grow best? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey examines how much sunlight your rosemary needs, and if it can actually survive in shadier conditions.

Pink Yarrow Flowers Growing in Garden

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care for Yarrow

Are you thinking of adding yarrow to your garden this season? This versatile herb can serve many purposes and makes a wonderful companion plant. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares everything you need to know about growing yarrow this season, including maintenance and care needs.

Gardener watering a pot of rosemary in the garden.

Herbs

How Much and How Often Should You Water Rosemary?

Did you recently bring rosemary into your garden, but aren't sure how much water it needs or how often you should be watering? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares exactly how much moisture your rosemary plants need.