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

• Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Garden -- Our own "Wood-Wide Web"?

  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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• What Is Phenology -- and Why It Matters

  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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• Attracting Fireflies to Your Garden: What They Need

  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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• Are Synthetic Fertilizers From Fossil Fuels? Do We Need Them?

  Half the world now depends on synthetic fertilizers for food. But do we need them in the garden? And are they really derived from fossil fuels?NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Root Pothos Cuttings

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• Peat in Gardening: What's the Problem?

  Peat has been a gardening staple for decades -- but at what cost? With growing concerns over climate and ecosystems, is it time we rethink our use of peat?NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Feeders

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