15 Gardening Tasks to Do in June
Stay on top of watering, weeding, harvesting, and pruning as summer’s peak approaches! Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the top 15 gardening tasks for June.
Soil 101: How to Create a Healthy Soil Microbiome
A healthy soil microbiome can enhance crop yields, prevent plant diseases, and make gardening easier. Soil expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the science behind beneficial soil microbes and how you can create a thriving microbiome in your garden.
How to Start Your Own Mini Backyard Orchard
You don’t need a giant farm to grow fruit trees! A mini backyard orchard can produce copious amounts of apples, pears, oranges, and more in the small space of a standard yard. Here’s how to get started with zero experience!
Pine Tree Growth Rates: How Fast do Pine Trees Grow?
Planting a tree in your yard is a long-term investment, but some trees grow faster than others. Pine trees are popular for their rapid, tall growth, valuable timber, and evergreen aesthetic, but how fast do they grow in a home landscape? Garden expert Logan Hailey has the answers.
Should You Buy Ladybugs as Natural Pest Control?
Ladybugs are voracious predators of garden pests, but purchasing these beneficial insects may not be the best form of pest control. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how ladybugs can help control pests and why you don’t need to buy them.
How to Grow Corn in Raised Beds: A Complete Guide
You don’t need a ton of space to grow corn. This classic summer crop is shallow-rooted and easy to cultivate. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to grow corn in raised beds for delectable sweet cobs or rainbow-hued popcorn.
9 Benefits of Gardening in Elevated Planters
Elevate your raised bed garden with an accessible and aesthetic elevated planter that brings your plants up to you. These raised beds on stilts are perfect for small spaces and patios. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains all the benefits for both plants and people.
7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Plant Butterfly Bush
The beauty of buddleia is alluring for gardeners who love flowers and butterflies, but this invasive bush may actually have a negative impact on your garden and the surrounding ecology. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains why.
8 Secrets to Huge, Juicy Garden Strawberries
Why don’t your garden strawberries look as huge and juicy as the ones at the store? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares 8 industry secrets to better strawberry production in your backyard.
11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Year
If you crave sweet homegrown berries but your strawberry plants have underperformed in the past, a few tweaks to your growing methods could tremendously improve yields. Strawberry expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the most common strawberry-growing mistakes and how to avoid them this season.
Which Growing Zones are in Oregon?
Known for its lush Pacific Northwest forests and abundant agricultural valleys, Oregon is a highly diverse region for gardening. Former organic farmer and Oregon State University extension specialist Logan Hailey outlines everything you need to know about the Beaver State’s growing zones.
7 Benefits of Removing Strawberry Runners
If you want to eat loads of berries this summer, you may need to do some pruning. Strawberry runners suck a lot of energy away from your plants, but former organic farmer Logan Hailey has expert info on why and how you can remove them for higher yields.