About Logan Hailey

Logan Hailey

Gardening Expert & Former Organic Farmer

Logan Hailey is a gardening writer with a passion for detail. She is a former full-time ecological farmer, and an expert in organic gardening methods. She holds a BS degree in sustainable horticulture and has grown just about every type of vegetable you can imagine. She has also worked at one of California’s most popular and productive organic lavender farms.

Logan has been featured in many different gardening publications, including All About Gardening. She’s been featured on MSN.com, Apartment Therapy, Thrillist.com and a number of other major editorial publications. She has grown across many different climates, from the frigid temperatures of New England down through the tropical conditions of South Florida.

Articles from Logan Hailey

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Feverfew

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Feverfew is a lovely flower that has many practical uses in the garden. It makes a great companion and is fairly low maintenance. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares everything you need to know about growing feverfew in your garden this season!

Kale Growth Stages: How Fast Does Kale Grow?

kale growth stages

Are you unsure how fast Kale will grow when planted in your garden? Kale has many different growth stages, and it’s important to understand each before you harvest. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey looks at the life cycle of kale from seed to harvest.

How to Direct Sow Seeds Outdoors at the Proper Depth

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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.

How Much Sunlight Do Tomatillo Plants Need?

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.

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.

Why Isn’t My Tomato Plant Flowering This Season?

Tomato plant with yellow flowers blooming in the garden

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.

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

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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.

How Much and How Often Should You Water Rosemary?

Gardener watering a pot of rosemary in the garden.

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.

When and How to Prune Rosemary Plants

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

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.

How and When to Prune Lavender For Beautiful Blooms

Pruning Lavender with Garden Shears

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.