There's always something new to learn about gardens and gardening!
Welcome to Empress of Dirt's Two Minutes in the Garden. In bite-sized informative updates—two minutes and some seconds each—we cover a wide range of topics from gardening basics to current research and assessing myths and folklore. Listen to all previous episodes below!
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Dec 8, 2019
We all know about tree rings, but there's a lot to know about trees and how they grow.
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Dec 5, 2019
What can you do with your poinsettias after Christmas? Many end up in the garbage, but there are much better alternatives.
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Dec 2, 2019
This month, hundreds of people will post very considerate reminders that poinsettias are poisonous to pets. But how dangerous are they?
READ THE LATEST at Empress of Dirt: Easy Winter Composting in a Cold Climate
Nov 29, 2019
For gardeners on your Christmas gift list -- some ideas for practical gifts they'll enjoy.
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Nov 26, 2019
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the U.S. -- the only holiday we have that's based, in part, on growing vegetables.
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