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Two Minutes in the Garden

Two Minutes in the Garden

By: Empress of Dirt
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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. Biological Sciences Science
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  • Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Garden -- Our own "Wood-Wide Web"?

    Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Garden -- Our own "Wood-Wide Web"?
    Sep 15 2025

    We can't see them, but mycorrhizal fungi are growing in or on the roots of most of the plants in our garden, helping them get nutrients -- and likely providing connections between our plants.

    NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 5 Common Houseplant Myths That Seem True -- But Aren't
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    21 mins
  • What Is Phenology -- and Why It Matters

    What Is Phenology -- and Why It Matters
    Aug 4 2025

    Phenology is the seasonal timing of events in plants and animals -- when things bloom, leaf out, set seed, fruit, and so on. We can't make plans in the garden without it, and it's steadily changing with warmer temperatures.

    NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: August Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
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    15 mins
  • Attracting Fireflies to Your Garden: What They Need

    Attracting Fireflies to Your Garden: What They Need
    Jul 4 2025

    Fireflies are a summertime icon for many people, especially in North America. What are they and what can we do to attract fireflies and support them in our garden?

    NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: July Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
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    18 mins
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