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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.

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Herbs

How to Grow Lavender From Seed the Easy Way

Thinking about growing lavender from seed, but aren't sure where to start? Lavender can be grown several different ways, but growing from seed is one of the most popular. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey (who has worked at one of the largest lavender farms in the United States) walks through how to grow lavender from seed by following seven simple steps!

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Companion Planting

27 Best Zucchini Companion Plants (and What to Avoid)

Thinking of adding some companion plants to your zucchini garden, but aren't sure what to pair them with? There are plenty of plants you can grow with zucchini, even if it tends to take over a garden area. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through her favorite zucchini companions for the garden.

Lavender Affected By Aphids

Garden Pests

11 Lavender Pests & Diseases To Watch For This Season

Lavender is an extremely hardy plant. They fall victim to few pests, and very few diseases. But despite their hardiness, pests and diseases do still take hold of these plants. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey (who has worked at a large lavender farm) walks through the most common lavender pests and diseases, as well as how to preven them!

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Vegetables

Carrot Companion Plants: 17 Plants to Grow With Carrots

Thinking of adding some companion plants with your carrots this season but aren't sure what to plant? Carrots can be successfully grown alongside a number of different plants, but some are better pairings than others. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite companion plants that you can grow with your carrots this season!

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Herbs

How to Propagate Lavender From Cuttings in 7 Simple Steps

Looking to propagate lavender from cuttings this season but aren't quite sure where to start? Propagation fromk cuttings is one of the most popular ways to expand your lavender crop. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through 7 simple steps for successfully propagating lavender in your garden.

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Gardening Tips

15 Companion Planting Mistakes to Avoid This Season

Companion planting in your garden can be as much of an art as it is science. There are many considerations to take, especially when trying to plant for pest prevention, or other symbiotic benefits. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through some of the top companion planting mistakes you'll want to avoid this season!