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Most of us would probably call ourselves organic gardeners to some degree -- and maybe entirely. But what is organic gardening, exactly?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: The History of Seed & Nursery Catalogs for Gardeners
You buy a plant from the garden center, bring it home, love it, and decide to divide it or take some cuttings so you can have even more. But in some cases you're actually breaking the law.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 50 Creative Garden Shed Ideas
It's widely touted as a safe, organic alternative to synthetic pesticides, and it will kill a long list of pests. But neem oil isn't for everyone.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Transplant Raspberries and Grow More Fruit
They drain the energy out of your plants and inject them with viruses. What can we do to stop aphids? What about ladybugs? Diatomaceous earth? Sticky traps?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: What is Soil pH and How to Work With It
They're tiny insects that can sap plants of their energy, give them viruses, and coat them with black mold. They're also born pregnant and can quickly multiply on your plants.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 14 Creative and Functional Potting Bench Ideas
It's not just some pretty decoration for your garden! Mulch delivers benefits to your plants, your soil ... and will even save you some work.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Do You Know Hummingbirds? Take the Quiz and Find Out!
One of the biggest threats our new seedlings face is damping-off. What can we do to improve our odds of avoiding it?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Best Living Plants for Miniature Gardens (Resource Guide)
What is it about the no-dig approach that is so appealing? What are some of the objections? And what does the research say?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Grow String of Pearls (Semecio rowleyannus)
No-dig methods lower the apprehension of many new gardeners and have attracted lots of adherents over the years. Others question if a garden can really go without a good digging.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Grow Sunflowers and What to Avoid
You can help strengthen your seedlings by giving them a quick, gentle brushing -- maybe with your hand or something lighter.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 12 Smart Tips for Starting a Budget-Friendly Organic Garden
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