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.

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

Skunks in the Garden 06/19/2019

Best Ingredients for Potting Soil Mix 06/16/2019

Is it Safe to Reuse Potting Mix? 06/13/2019

Keep Ants Off Your Hummingbird Feeder 06/10/2019

Are Coffee Grounds a Danger to Your Garden? 06/07/2019

Get Inspired by Garden Tours 06/05/2019

How to Attract Moths to Your Garden 06/03/2019

Moths: Pollinators with a Bad Reputation 05/30/2019

Why are Birds Pecking at Your Window? 05/27/2019

Soil Testing -- Lab vs Home Test Kit 05/24/2019

Soil Testing Options for Your Garden 05/22/2019

Should You Get Your Garden Soil Tested? 05/20/2019

What is pH and Why is it Important? 05/17/2019

Are Tastier Tomatoes on the Way? 05/15/2019

Do Oils, Candles, Plants Keep Mosquitoes Away? 05/13/2019

Four Proven Mosquito Repellents 05/10/2019

Alternatives to DEET in the Garden 05/08/2019

Gardening Without Mosquito Bites 05/06/2019

Dubious Method for Weed Control 05/02/2019

Backyard Farming ... in 1889! 04/30/2019