Two Minutes in the Garden

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.

How to Tell if a Watermelon is Ripe 09/22/2019

Do Balanced Fertilizers Makes Sense For You? 09/19/2019

Rubber Mulch: Benefits and Toxicity 09/16/2019

Ripening Green Tomatoes 09/11/2019

The Controversy Around Peat in Gardening 09/08/2019

Is it Safe to Use Rainwater from the Roof in Your Garden? 09/05/2019

Plastic Waste and Gardening 09/02/2019

Plant Propagation: The Basics 08/30/2019

Get Started on Plant Propagation 08/27/2019

Vermicomposting: Avoid Common Problems 08/24/2019

Best Worms for Vermicomposting 08/21/2019

Why Use Vermicompost? 08/19/2019

Do Cold-Weather Carrots Taste Sweeter? 08/16/2019

How to Stay Safe in the Sun 08/14/2019

Is Sunscreen Safe to Use? 08/12/2019

Watering Tips for Your Garden 08/07/2019

Why Plants Need Water 08/04/2019

Water: Gardening's Essential Ingredient 08/01/2019

Does Watering in the Sun Burn Plants? 07/29/2019

Latin Names for Plants -- Pretentious or Useful? 07/24/2019

Growing Citrus Trees in Cooler Climates 07/21/2019

How to Grow Citrus Trees From Seed 07/18/2019

Poison Ivy on Skin -- What to Do 07/15/2019

Poison Ivy and Why You Want to Avoid It 07/10/2019

Do Plants Have Thoughts and Feelings? 07/07/2019

Do Garden Center Plants Attract Pollinators? 07/04/2019

Get More Flowers This Year by Deadheading 07/01/2019

Best Plants to Attract Pollinators? 06/28/2019

Can Blossom-End Rot be Avoided? 06/25/2019

Ladybugs: Great in the Garden, But Not to Buy 06/21/2019