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

Soil Testing Options for Your Garden 22.05.2019 2:53 ↓

You decide to get your soil tested. Should you use a lab or a DIY home test kit? Read more at Empress of Dirt: Soil Testing: Home Kits versus Lab

Should You Get Your Garden Soil Tested? 20.05.2019 2:56 ↓

It's often suggested that we get our garden soil tested. Most of us don't, but should we? Read more at Empress of Dirt: Soil Testing: Home Kits versus Lab

What is pH and Why is it Important? 17.05.2019 2:59 ↓

pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions -- why is this important for gardeners?

Are Tastier Tomatoes on the Way? 15.05.2019 2:45 ↓

No more bland store-bought tomatoes! Or so says a new story out this week.

Do Oils, Candles, Plants Keep Mosquitoes Away? 13.05.2019 2:57 ↓

Final part of a series on mosquitoes: If you're looking to avoid repellents, you're rolling the dice with alternatives.

Four Proven Mosquito Repellents 10.05.2019 2:57 ↓

Part 3 of a series on mosquitoes: The repellents that research shows are effective.

Alternatives to DEET in the Garden 08.05.2019 2:49 ↓

Part 2 of a series on mosquitoes: DEET is effective and safe, but some people prefer alternatives.

Gardening Without Mosquito Bites 06.05.2019 2:57 ↓

Starting a series on mosquitoes and what we can do so they're less of a problem for us in the garden.

Dubious Method for Weed Control 02.05.2019 2:53 ↓

Scientists gave a thumbs up to hot water with an extract from coconut and corn oils. We're skeptical.

Backyard Farming ... in 1889! 29.04.2019 2:51 ↓

Charles Barnard's "My Handkerchief Garden" is a pioneering and fun look at backyard farming.

What to Do if You Find Bones in Your Garden 26.04.2019 2:37 ↓

You're digging in your garden and you come across some bones. Are they human? What do you do?

Were Vegetables More Nutritious in the Past? 23.04.2019 2:50 ↓

Did fruits and vegetables have more minerals and vitamins in our great-grandparents' days?

Is Gardening as Good as Going to the Gym? 19.04.2019 2:53 ↓

It's a story that's been all over the Internet this week. But is it true?

Do Feeders Increase Bird-Window Collisions? 17.04.2019 2:42 ↓

Some say our feeders kill birds by luring them toward windows. What's the evidence?

Reducing Bird-Window Collisions 14.04.2019 2:46 ↓

Millions of birds die every year after crashing into windows. Can we lower those numbers?

Are People Oblivious to Plants? 11.04.2019 2:46 ↓

Is "plant blindness" a serious problem or just botanists getting puffed up? Or both?

Should You be Gardening by the Moon? 07.04.2019 2:46 ↓

Lots of people enjoy moon gardening. Should you be joining them?

Can Gardening Help our Memory as We Get Older? 04.04.2019 2:58 ↓

New research shows the potential for gardening to improve memory in seniors.

Do Pine Needles Make Soil Acidic? 01.04.2019 2:48 ↓

Every now and then, you still see it suggested as a way to reduce soil pH. Does it work?

Do Marigolds Help Tomatoes? 29.03.2019 2:44 ↓

Companion planting sounds like it could work, but demonstrating it has been challenging.

Get Ready for Hummingbirds! 26.03.2019 2:47 ↓

They're on the way in much of the U.S./Canada -- when can you expect to see them and how can you get ready? See the 2019 migration map at Empress of Dirt: 2019 Hummingbird Migration Map | Find Out When to Expect Them

Spring Checklist - Time to Get Started! 23.03.2019 2:48 ↓

So many things you've been thinking about doing in the garden this year, and now the time has come! Get the Full Spring Checklist at Empress of Dirt: Spring Gardening Checklist | Free Printable

A Butterfly's Astonishing Migration 20.03.2019 2:56 ↓

Butterflies have putting on quite a show in California this week -- possibly a billion of them.

Our Favorite Gardening TV Show 15.03.2019 2:53 ↓

It's the 30th anniversary of Gardening Australia -- which is easy to find no matter where you live.

Do Hummingbird Feeders Spread Disease? 14.03.2019 2:46 ↓

Recent stories may make you think the answer is no. It isn't.