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

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

February 13, 2019 Should Cats Roam Free?
Cats kill millions of birds every year. Should we let them in our gardens and yards?
3 min
February 11, 2019 How Frost Harms Gardens
We may not like it, but frost definitely plays an influential role in gardening.
3 min
February 08, 2019 'Days to Harvest' May Not Mean What Beginners Think
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
3 min
February 06, 2019 FAQ - Starting Seeds Indoors for Beginners
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
3 min
February 04, 2019 Starting Seeds Indoors in Winter
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
3 min
February 01, 2019 How Do Birds Survive the Cold?
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
3 min
January 30, 2019 Do Plants Hear Water?
Can plants extend their roots toward the sound of water?
3 min
January 28, 2019 Can Plants Hear?
New research suggests that plants can not only hear, they can respond to sounds quickly.
3 min
January 25, 2019 How to Make DIY Beeswax Wraps
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
3 min
January 23, 2019 Is it Okay to Feed Birds?
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
3 min

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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…