Empress of Dirt

Why Epsom Salt is Not Good For Your Garden (or the Environment)

Melissa J. Will — Tue, 05 May 2026 21:59:09 +0000

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is frequently recommended as a plant fertilizer but it's rarely lacking in home gardens and the excess harms waterways.

12 Creative & Frugal Garden Art Project Tutorials

Melissa J. Will — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:56:48 +0000

Personalize your garden using clever, budget-friendly art projects. These easy tutorials show you how to repurpose household finds into unique outdoor decorations.

Getting Started With Outdoor Herb Growing

Melissa J. Will — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:22:06 +0000

Which herbs like full sun? Which herbs are annual? Or perennial? Can I grow them in containers? Get the answers to these beginner questions and more to get started with outdoor herb growing.

How to Grow a Peach Tree From a Pit

Melissa J. Will — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:15:18 +0000

Can you grow a peach tree from a store-bought pit? Yes! Learn the easy way to grow peaches, plums, and cherries with this stone fruit propagation guide.

How to Plant Asparagus Crowns

Melissa J. Will — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:37:50 +0000

The quickest way to start a new asparagus patch is to plant young living roots known as crowns. In the right location, this perennial vegetable will provide ample yields for years to come.

7 Enchanting Fairy & Miniature Garden Ideas

Melissa J. Will — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:56:08 +0000

Create miniature gardens with these fun ideas using containers, small-scale plants, and charming accessories. The beginner-friendly tutorials will bring your small world to life.

20 Fast-Growing Vegetables in 4-6 Weeks (Spring or Fall)

Melissa J. Will — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:14:49 +0000

Quick-growing vegetables for cool spring and fall gardens include leafy greens, carrots, beets, radishes, and peas. Many are ready from seed to harvest just four to six weeks.

How to Grow Lemon Trees from Seed (& Other Citrus Fruits)

Melissa J. Will — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:14:52 +0000

This easy method shows how to save seeds from citrus fruit including oranges, lemons, tangerines, kumquat, and more, and grow them into houseplants. The steps shown will ensure an excellent germination rate.

30 Imaginative Garden Art Ideas Spotted in Real Backyards

Melissa J. Will — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:06:27 +0000

Explore unique garden art inspiration from real-life backyards. From whimsical to classic, see how to add personality and character to your outdoor living space.

Indoor Seed Starting: Avoid These Beginner Mistakes

Melissa J. Will — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:12:23 +0000

Avoid common beginner mistakes with this practical guide to starting seeds indoors. Follow the step by step checklist to boost germination and grow sturdy, healthy seedlings.