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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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Aug 29, 2020
We're less obsessed today with the traditional "perfect lawn" -- and the water and chemicals needed to achieve it. But lawns aren't going away -- and there's increased interest in alternative kinds of lawns.
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Aug 25, 2020
We rely on adventitious roots for plant propagation -- as does the horticultural industry. Sometimes we force them and with some plants they happen naturally.
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Aug 22, 2020
Flowers, leaves and stems need healthy roots to thrive. And how far from the trunk do a tree's roots extend?
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Aug 19, 2020
How do plant roots work? What are the different kinds of roots -- and why are they important to plants?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Take Cuttings from Geraniums (Pelargoniums)
Aug 15, 2020
What's the best way to store your leftover seeds? Or is there a best way? Is the fridge better than a drawer? And what about a freezer?
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