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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.

Garden Lavender

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lavender in Your Garden

Are you considering growing some lavender this season? Lavender is one of the trickiest plants to grow, depending on your geographic location. Organic gardening expert Logan Hailey worked one of the most popular lavender farms on the west coast for several seasons. In this article, she walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for lavender, step by step.

kale companion plants

Companion Planting

Kale Companion Plants: 15 Plants To Grow With Kale

Growing kale with companion plants can improve your crop yield, give you more space, act as a natural pest repellent, and help protect against certain diseases. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite plants that you can plant with kale this season!

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Vegetables

17 Best Cucumber Companion Plants (and 8 to Avoid)

Growing cucumbers with companion plants can benefit your garden by giving you added planting space, and creating a biodiverse garden. It can help with pest control, and disease as well. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey takes you through her favorite cucumber companion plants for veggetable gardeners.

Propagating Pothos Plant Cuttings

Houseplants

How to Propagate Pothos Plants in 6 Easy Steps

Are you looking to propagate a pothos plant, but aren't sure where to start? Luckily, pothos propagation is fairly straightforward! The most common method for this (and easiest to do) is by pothos cuttings. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey takes you though six easy steps to propagate your pothos plant!

lavender mistakes

Plant Problems

11 Common Lavender Growing Mistakes To Avoid This Season

Are you planting lavender in your garden this season? There are a number of different common problems that can impact how well your lavender grows. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common mistakes that befall many lavender gardeners, from beginners to gardeners with a seasoned green thumb.

zucchini diseases

Plant Problems

13 Zucchini Diseases: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Them

Are you noticing some diseases on your zucchini this season? There are many common diseases that can affect garden grown zucchini. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the 13 most common diseases you'll likely see when growing zucchini this season, as well as how to identify them, prevent them, and treat them!

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Plant Problems

11 Common Potato Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Season

Are you thinking of growing some potatoes this season, but want to know what you should look out for before you do? There are quite a few mistakes that both beginners and seasoned gardeners make when it comes to growing potatoes. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the most common mistakes she's seen when growing garden potatoes.

Cabbage Variety in Garden

Vegetables

Cabbage Varieties: 21 Different Types of Cabbage Cultivars

If you are planning on adding some cabbage to your garden this season, picking the right variety can be a challenge. There are many different types of cabbage you can choose from, so how do you pick? In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite types of cabbage to grow in your garden this season!

Repot Pothos

Houseplants

How to Repot a Pothos Plant in 5 Easy Steps

Does your pothos plant need repotting? Maybe you've just brought one home, or perhaps your favorite pothos is growing too big for it's current container. If so, you'll need to follow specific steps to make sure you don't harm your pothos plant in the process. In this article and corresponding video, gardening expert Logan Hailey teaches you how to repot your pothos plant in 5 easy steps!

A close-up shot of a composition of various flowers and crops, showcasing spinach companion plants

Companion Planting

28 Spinach Companion Plants To Grow With Spinach

Spinach is a vegetable garden staple for many gardeners. But companion planting successfully can be the difference between bountiful yield and a wasted harvest. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at her favorite spinach companion plants, as well as what you should never plant with spinach.

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Companion Planting

31 Strawberry Companion Plants To Grow

Companion planting can be a critical part of any garden's success. So, if you are planting strawberries this season, luckily, you have plenty of options to companion plant with your strawberries. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite plants to plant with strawberries!

strawberry diseases

Plant Diseases

11 Strawberry Diseases: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Them

Growing strawberries in your garden is a great garden activity no matter your skill level. But unfortunately, strawberries can be plagued by certain different types of diseases. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through how to identify, prevent, and treat common diseases your garden strawberries may be affected by.