May 17, 2022
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
May 8, 2022
There's been an outbreak in avian flu this year in much of North America. Do our bird feeders increase the risk of spreading the disease?
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May 1, 2022
They're a common pest and one that's not easy to get rid of ... but there are things you can do to lower their numbers to a level plants can deal with.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: When Tomatoes Crack On The Vine (Now What?)
Apr 28, 2022
You'll find exuberant lists online with 10 or more uses for hydrogen peroxide in the garden -- is it something we should be using?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Spring Gardening: Is It Safe To Plant Outdoors Yet?
Apr 13, 2022
Physically and mentally, gardening has been shown to promote our health and well-being -- as exercise, an outlet for creativity and learning, relaxation, and more.
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