Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

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Bite-sized informative updates on gardening basics, solutions, myths, news and other subjects of interest to gardeners both new and experienced. From the popular Empress of Dirt website (empressofdirt.net), home of creative and frugal ideas for your backyard garden.

  1. 4 AUG

    What Is Phenology -- and Why It Matters

    Phenology is the seasonal timing of events in plants and animals -- when things bloom, leaf out, set seed, fruit, and so on. We can't make plans in the garden without it, and it's steadily changing with warmer temperatures. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: August Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

    15 min

  2. 4 JUL

    Attracting Fireflies to Your Garden: What They Need

    Fireflies are a summertime icon for many people, especially in North America. What are they and what can we do to attract fireflies and support them in our garden? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: July Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

    18 min

  3. 24 JUN

    Are Synthetic Fertilizers From Fossil Fuels? Do We Need Them?

    Half the world now depends on synthetic fertilizers for food. But do we need them in the garden? And are they really derived from fossil fuels? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Root Pothos Cuttings

    17 min

  4. 5 JUN

    Peat in Gardening: What's the Problem?

    Peat has been a gardening staple for decades -- but at what cost? With growing concerns over climate and ecosystems, is it time we rethink our use of peat? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Feeders

    22 min

  5. 1 MAY

    Overpotting: Should You Pot Up or Go Big?

    Is overpotting just an old gardening myth we're still clinging to? Is potting up no longer needed? Some research suggests bigger pots might be better -- but it's not that simple. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Your Compost Pile Stinks and How to Fix It

    14 min

  6. 20 APR

    Noticing Nature: From Gardener to Naturalist

    You may already be a wildlife gardener, but might you be interested in taking the next step in developing your curiosity about garden wildlife and becoming a naturalist? Inspired by Menno Schilthuizen's new book, The Urban Naturalist. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Tips for Creating a Wildlife Pond and Garden

    14 min

  7. 17 MAR

    Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

    It's been a hotly debated issue for years: does it improve drainage in your containers if you first add a layer of gravel or some other course material to the bottom? Some new research puts it to the test. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 10 Surprisingly Simple Garden Tips You Might Be Overlooking

    15 min

  8. 09/12/2024

    Can Weeds Reveal Soil Secrets?

    Are the weeds in our garden trying to tell us something about our soil? Is it reliable? And should we be taking action based on what they're saying? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Control Weeds Without Herbicides

    12 min
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Bite-sized informative updates on gardening basics, solutions, myths, news and other subjects of interest to gardeners both new and experienced. From the popular Empress of Dirt website (empressofdirt.net), home of creative and frugal ideas for your backyard garden.

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