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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.

New tomatoes seeded in the month of April in garden

Gardening Inspiration

15 Vegetables to Start Seeding in April

April is the start of spring, and a month when many gardeners across the northern hemisphere start planting their crops. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite vegetables to start seeding in April.

Gardener pruning rosemary plant with black gardening shears and sunlight lighting the process

Herbs

When and How to Prune Rosemary Plants

Are you ready to prune your rosemary this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Rosemary is a fairly forgiving plant, but aggressive pruning can harm growth. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey outlines how to prune rosemary by following six simple steps.

Pruning Lavender with Garden Shears

Herbs

How and When to Prune Lavender For Beautiful Blooms

Are you looking to properly prune your lavender this season? Pruning lavender isn't complex if you follow the right steps. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey shares seven easy steps for pruning your lavender this season.

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Seeds

How Much and How Often Should You Water Your Seedlings?

Whether indoor sowing or direct sowing outdoors this season, water is a critical part of a plant's growth cycle. But too much water can be a bad thing for seedlings. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares how much and how often you should be watering the seedlings in your garden this season.

indoor seed depth

Seeds

How Deep Should You Sow Seeds Indoors?

Are you planting seeds indoors this season, but aren't sure how deep you should be planting your seeds? The answer will depend on a few different variables. In this article, former organic farmer and gardening expert Logan Hailey shares the proper seed depth when starting your seeds indoors this season.

Gardener is direct seeding seeds into the ground on the left, and sowing indoors into trays on the right.

Seeds

Direct Seeding vs. Indoor Sowing: Which is Better?

Are you trying to decide between indoor sowing and direct seeding this season? There are many benefits to both, depending on the type of garden you are growing. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey looks at the pros and cons of both sowing methods.

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Seeds

9 Tips for Better Seed Germination Rates This Season

Whether you are indoor sowing, winter sowing, or direct sowing, high germination rates are something that every gardener hopes for. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top tips for better germination rates from your seeds this season!

Garden crops being direct sown in garden. Squash, beets and carrots all growing in the dirt.

Vegetables

11 Vegetables That Are Perfect For Direct Sowing in Spring

Are you intent on direct sowing seeds into your vegetable garden or raised garden beds this season? There are a number of different crops that prefer to be sown directly into the ground, especially in the spring. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite crops to add to direct sow into your garden this season.

seeds rotting

Seeds

7 Tips to Prevent Rotting Seedlings from Damping Off

Do you struggle with rotting seeds after they've been planted? Damping off is a disease that can plague gardens of any size. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares how to prevent this fungal disease that can destroy your seedlings this season.

Zucchini growing in garden laying on ground ready for harvest

Vegetables

When Should You Start Planting Zucchini This Season?

Are you planting zucchini this season? Before you start putting seeds into the ground, it's important to understand that the best time to plant zucchini will depend on your planting location. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines the best times to plant zucchini broken down by each USDA hardiness zone!