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Two Minutes in the Garden

Empress of Dirt

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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10:15

Do Comfrey and Other Plants Grab Nutrients Deep in...

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/12/17

In permaculture circles, they're called dynamic accumulators -- plants that accumulate above average levels of particular nutrients in their leaves, which we can then add to compost piles, use as mulch or in other ways make the nutrients available to our plants. Do they work? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Grow Leafy Greens Indoors at Home (Simple & Fast Method)

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09:27

Humidity and Houseplants - Increasing Humidity Indoors

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/11/30

Humidity doesn't get as much attention as temperature, light and soil moisture, but it can have a big effect on our plants. Many houseplants prefer more humidity than we give them, especially over the winter. What can we do about that? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Homemade Peanut Butter Suet for Birds (Easy Recipe)

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08:16

Growing and Propagating Aloe vera

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/11/11

It's one of the world's most popular houseplants. Easy to grow and easy to propagate -- and maybe even a handy source of some skincare gel. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Irresistible Reasons to Grow Poppies

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07:50

Why Leaves Change Color (and Why Some Don't Fall)

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/10/31

What makes the leaves of some trees change color? Is there a benefit to the trees? And what about deciduous trees that keep leaves over the winter? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Propagate African Violets (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

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09:58

Is it Safe to Use Paper in the Garden?

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/10/17

Many gardeners put paper overtop of a lawn to create a new garden bed. Or add paper to their compost pile. Is it safe? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Bring Plants Indoors For The Winter (Best Timing & Bug-Free Tips)

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09:15

Horticultural Oil: How Does it Work? Is it Safe?

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/10/05

You hear it suggested a lot in gardening circles as a pesticide and maybe even to prevent diseases, but what is horticultural oil and how does it work? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas (Quick & Fun)

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09:54

Why You Can't Have True Blue Roses (and Many Other...

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/09/26

Blue flowers do exist in nature, but not in many of our most popular flowers. And it's even been a struggle for scientists to create them. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Great Fall Weather? Get These Garden Jobs Done

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08:44

Using Human Urine in the Garden -- Benefits and Risks

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/09/17

It's not for everyone, but human urine in the garden has lots of enthusiasts. Urine contains lots of nitrogen and several other essential nutrients, but it also has some things that aren't so good for plants. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Welcome Dragonflies To Your Garden

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09:26

Monarch Butterflies and the Garden (Part 2): Milkweed

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/09/05

We've all heard that we should be planting more milkweed to help a declining number of monarchs, but some reports say they're actually doing fine without our help. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Keep Houseplants Watered While On Vacation

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09:47

Monarch Butterflies and the Garden (Part 1): Migration

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/08/30

They've become poster children for the global decline in insect numbers and they face significant threats. How might we be able to help monarchs in our garden? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Easy Houseplant Tagging System To Simplify Plant Care

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09:15

Attracting Dragonflies to Your Garden

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/08/21

They're big and colourful -- powerful fliers that stand out in a crowd. And they eat mosquitoes. What can we do to attract dragonflies to our garden? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Grow Rosemary From Cuttings (Indoors or Outdoors)

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10:07

Can We Sequester More Carbon in Our Garden -- and...

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/08/13

Keeping carbon out of the air and in our garden can help the environment, but can we keep carbon sequestered and have healthy soil at the same time? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Grow an Oak Tree From an Acorn (Step By Step)

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09:59

How Plants Capture Carbon and Help the Environment

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/08/04

Carbon sequestration is one way our plants help the environment -- by taking carbon out of the air and holding on to it or putting it in the soil. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Soil Calculator (Mulch, Compost, & Potting Mix Too)

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08:36

Growing Oak Trees from Acorns

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/07/25

They aren't the world's fastest-growing trees, but you can start with an acorn and -- with some patience -- end up with a tree that supports a diverse range of wildlife in your garden. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Mid-Summer Garden Tasks: What To Do Now

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09:19

How Oaks Benefit the Garden Ecosystem

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/07/16

Oak trees not only look great, they support a diverse range of birds, insects and other wildlife, as well as microorganisms in the soil. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Grow Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (& Creative Display Ideas)

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08:45

Preventing Downy Mildew

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/07/01

Downy mildew can spoil the appearance of many plants, reduce yields of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes even kill plants. What can we do to avoid it? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Simple Seed Guide: From Hybrids to Heirlooms

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08:47

Long-Day vs Short-Day vs Day-Neutral Plants

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/06/22

Plants can detect changes in the length of the day as seasons change. Some will only flower -- or can't flower -- when daylight reaches a certain length. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Annuals & Perennials: What’s The Difference?

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10:01

What is Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade?

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/06/09

There are lots of plants to choose from for almost any amount of sunlight outdoors, but you have to match the right plant with the right area in your garden. MORE FROM Empress of Dirt: 25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

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09:31

Are Slugs Repelled by Beer? Copper? Eggshells?

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/05/25

For decades, baits have been a popular way to deal with slugs, but there are concerns about their impact on wildlife and the environment. Do any of the suggested home remedy alternatives work? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 10 Beginner Garden Tips That Avoid Bloopers (Great & Small)

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08:17

Getting Rid of Slugs in the Garden

Two Minutes in the Garden ·

2022/05/17

Slugs can cause a lot of damage to plants like hostas and lettuce and many others. Is there anything we can do to stop them? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Scarify Seeds Before Sowing For Better Germination Rates

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