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

No, not with coffee grounds or rusty nails or pennies ... but there is a metal involved. Read our detailed guide to hydrangea at Empress of Dirt: How to Identify and Prune Your Hydrangea

Wrapping up our three-episode series -- can we come to a conclusion about compost tea's effectiveness?

There are challenges in studying compost tea and it's not surprising there's disagreement.

Maybe people swear by it, others say it's overhyped at best and even lump it it with garden myths.

New research shows plants can remove dangerous chemicals from the air -- after being genetically modified. Read more at Empress of Dirt: Do Houseplants Really Purify the Air? Spoiler Alert: No

Do you only need 15-20 plants to clean the air in your house ... or is it more like 700? Read more at Empress of Dirt: Do Houseplants Really Purify the Air? Spoiler Alert: No

It's been talked about for decades but are houseplants really natural air fresheners? Read more at Empress of Dirt: Do Houseplants Really Purify the Air? Spoiler Alert: No

Are onions with sprouts okay to eat? The sprouts too? Or should we just throw the whole thing out? Read more at Empress of Dirt: How to Regrow Sprouted Onion Bulbs | Are They Safe to Eat?

CatBibs, bells, and other ways to reduce the number of birds killed by pet cats.

Cats kill millions of birds every year. Should we let them in our gardens and yards?

We may not like it, but frost definitely plays an influential role in gardening.

It's printed on seed packets and sounds clear, but at best it's only a rough guide. Read our detailed guide to starting seeds at Empress of Dirt: Seed Starting for Beginners: Sow Inside, Grow Outside

Some frequently asked questions about starting seeds indoors with grow lights. Read our detailed guide at Empress of Dirt: Seed Starting for Beginners: Sow Inside, Grow Outside

Get a jumpstart on spring and start growing the plants you want now, indoors. Read our detailed guide at Empress of Dirt: Seed Starting for Beginners: Sow Inside, Grow Outside

It's been extremely cold in much of North America this week. How do the birds get by? Read more at Empress of Dirt: How Wild Birds Survive the Cold

Can plants extend their roots toward the sound of water?

New research suggests that plants can not only hear, they can respond to sounds quickly.

They've become very popular as an alternative to plastic cling wrap. We've got a step-by-step guide. Read more at Empress of Dirt: How to Make Beeswax Wraps | Plastic-Free Food Storage

Millions of people feed tons of food to birds each year -- is it helpful or harmful? Read more at Empress of Dirt: How to Choose the Right Birdseed for Backyard Birds and Avoid Feeder Problems

As with seeds, different bird species prefer different kinds of feeders. Read more at Empress of Dirt: How to Choose the Right Birdseed for Backyard Birds and Avoid Feeder Problems

To attract the most birds, you'll want a mix of seeds. Here are six to try and one to avoid. Read more at Empress of Dirt: How to Choose the Right Birdseed for Backyard Birds and Avoid Feeder Problems

Different birds prefer different seeds, but some are much more liked than others. Read more at Empress of Dirt: How to Choose the Right Birdseed for Backyard Birds and Avoid Feeder Problems

It's one of the most popular ways that people interact with wild animals.

Whether solitary or social, there's something for you in gardening -- from new university research.

It's a story that's been making the rounds. Some gardeners are skeptical. Is it legit?