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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.

desert lavender

Herbs

11 Tips For Growing Lavender in Hot, Dry, Desert Climates

Do you live in the desert but want to grow lavender? Hot, arid climates can create complicated growing conditions for many different plants. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through her top tips for growing lavender in hot, dry, desert climates!

strawberry leaves turning red

Plant Problems

Red Leaves on Your Strawberry Plant? Here’s Why!

If the leaves on your strawberry plant have started to turn red, you may be wondering why it happens and if there's any reason to be concerned. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through why your strawberry plant's leaves may be turning red, and how to address it.

august vegetables

Vegetables

21 Herbs and Vegetables To Plant This August

Are you looking for some vegetables and herbs to plant this August? There are many different options to choose from, despite it being in the summer! In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through her favorite garden grown herbs and veggies to start planting in the heat of the summer!

tomato diseases

Plant Diseases

19 Tomato Diseases: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Them

Tomato diseases can disrupt any tomato garden. There are many different kinds of disease that can strike tomatoes at different points in the growing season. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey examines the most common diseases that will likely strike your tomatoes, as well as how to identify, treat, and prevent them from striking your tomato plants.

when to prune lavender

Herbs

When Should You Prune Lavender Each Season?

If you aren't sure when to prune lavender this year, you aren't alone! Pruining can be tricky for many different plants, and lavender is no different. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through the best times of the season to start pruning your lavender plants.

Plant Diseases

Blossom End Rot: Why Your Tomatoes Have Black Bottoms

Do your tomatoes have black bottoms this season? This is quite common, and is typical of blossom end rot. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through everything you need to know about blossom end rot, including how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

cucumber problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Garden Cucumber Plants

Are your garden grown cucumbers running into some problems this season? Although they are hardy vining vegetables, cucumbers can run into several common issues. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through the most common problems you'll likely run into when growing cucumbers this season.

lavender full sun

Herbs

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

Not quite sure what sun orientation your lavender should have this season? Lavender can be tricky depending on the variety you grow. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines if lavender should be grown in full sun, partial sun, or full shade conditions!

zucchini problems

Plant Problems

15 Common Problems With Garden Grown Zucchini Plants

Are you having problems with your garden grown zucchini this season? Zucchini can run into a few issues when being grown in the garden. In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through the most common zucchini problems, and what to do if you see them this season.

Lavender Shrub in Garden

Herbs

Is Lavender Considered a Flower, Herb, or Shrub?

Are you curious to find out if lavender is considered a flower, an herb, or a shrub? Could it actually be considered all three? In this article, gardeninge expert and former lavnender farmer Logan Hailey examines the nurances between all the titles that people assign to this popular plant.