Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

A look at the very rare and endangered Rhizanthella -- the world's only underground flowers. GET OUR FREE WINTER EMAIL SERIES from Empress of Dirt: Sign Up for Weekly Winter Whimsies

With the holiday season behind us, it's the time of year when gardeners can go a little stir crazy waiting for spring. GET OUR FREE WINTER EMAIL SERIES from Empress of Dirt: Sign Up for Weekly Winter Whimsies

You'll hear it said a lot -- and also called a myth. We're skeptical, but trying to find good evidence proved disappointing. READ THE LATEST at Empress of Dirt: 6 Creative Containers for Growing Strawberries

Plants can't grow without it. And yet, despite the fact that nitrogen is everywhere, plants can still struggle to get enough of it. READ THE LATEST at Empress of Dirt: Easy Winter Composting in a Cold Climate

Researchers in Texas found that gardeners score higher in some aspects of life satisfaction -- and stay more physically active. READ THE LATEST at Empress of Dirt: How To Paint Shoes

It's the time of year when many people think of ways to eat healthier in the new year. And that may include a low-carb keto diet. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Give Up Sugar with the Keto Lifestyle

You could put your tree out for recycling -- or try one of the 25 creative projects from our list. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: 25 Creative Ways to Reuse Christmas Trees

It's a tradition that goes back over a century and now has 80,000 people participating across the western hemisphere. READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Create a Garden Art Birdbath Planter

We have them in our yards but may not know that much about trees and their history. And what is a tree, exactly? READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: 40 Unique Container Gardening Ideas

Winter is the time when gardeners can start to feel the blahs. But cheer up! You can still grow vegetables indoors. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: Grow Vegetables Indoors (Easy Beginner's Guide)

Does hairspray or antitranspirant spray really help Christmas trees keep their needles? READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Homemade Peanut Butter Suet (Easy Recipe)

There are all sorts of secret recipes out there, but caring for your tree is really pretty simple. READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Easy Winter Composting in a Cold Climate

We all know about tree rings, but there's a lot to know about trees and how they grow. READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Wood Burning For Beginners (Easy Guide)

What can you do with your poinsettias after Christmas? Many end up in the garbage, but there are much better alternatives. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Make Poinsettia Bloom

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

For gardeners on your Christmas gift list -- some ideas for practical gifts they'll enjoy. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: 20 Essential Gifts for Garden Nerds

Thursday is Thanksgiving in the U.S. -- the only holiday we have that's based, in part, on growing vegetables. READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Homemade Peanut Butter Suet (Easy Recipe)

Most of us love our garden centers. An annual survey says most of them in the U.S. and Canada had a pretty good 2019. READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Make Snowman Hot Chocolate Kits in Jars

Lots of stories about how it's been a great year for acorns in many areas. Why is there so much variation from year to year? READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: How to Make Crispy Baked Veggie Snack Chips

Propagation from cuttings has become a hot topic in recent years. The best way to learn is to dive in. And a pothos is a great place to start. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Root Pothos Cuttings

Monday was the 100th anniversary of the first Remembrance Day. For almost that entire century, its main symbol hass been the poppy. READ THE LATEST at Empress of Dirt: How to Make Crispy Baked Veggie Snack Chips

The Global Seed Vault is about 800 miles from the North Pole and keeps a million of the world's most important seeds safe. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: The Global Seed Vault -- Safeguarding Food Seeds for the Future

It's the end of the growing season, but by forcing bulbs indoors, you can still have fresh flowers in just a few weeks. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Force Flowering Bulbs Indoors and Get the Timing Just Right

Pumpkins may have been the first cultivated plant in North and Central America -- nearly 10,000 years ago. READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: How to Grow Flower Bulbs for Beginner Gardeners

Every year at this time millions of pumpkins get thrown in the garbage. For gardeners, there's a simple alternative. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: Are Halloween Pumpkins Edible?