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Mar 3, 2024
We always used to be able to say that there were no GMO garden seeds. That's still true in most of the world but, in the U.S., gardeners can now buy seeds for the genetically engineered, high-antioxidant Purple Tomato.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: What to Know Before Reusing Old Potting...
Feb 12, 2024
A recent study claimed that urban-grown fruits and vegetables had a carbon footprint six times that of those from conventional farms. Rants ensued.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Monarch Butterflies: How Gardeners Can Truly Help
Jan 22, 2024
For the last 15 years, gardeners have been told that soil acts like an antidepressant, thanks to a particular bacterium. Is there anything to it?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Winter Sowing: Two Reliable Methods for Outdoor Seed Starting
Nov 24, 2023
It can do great things on farms, but does crop rotation make sense in a garden? What are the benefits claimed for crop rotation, and can we get those same benefits in easier ways?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How To Compost In The Winter (Easy...
Oct 28, 2023
Do nutrients really specialize in one aspect of plant growth, like roots or shoots? Why adding more of one nutrient to your soil, like phosphorus-heavy bloom boosters, often don't provide any benefit.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Growing Poinsettias: Year-Round Care & Reblooming...