Empress of Dirt
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I'm Melissa J. Will a.k.a. the Empress of Dirt (Ontario, Canada). I've got creative and frugal ideas for your home and garden. While many plant care tips are universal, my experience comes from gardening in a cold climate, four-season garden and my tips are mostly suited to US & Canadian zones 4-8. I also share home and garden DIY projects.
Empress of Dirt
2d ago
Rooting hormone helps some plant cuttings grow new roots but it is not recommended for all plants. Find out when—or if—to use it when growing new plants from cuttings.
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5d ago
If you want a second set of blooms after your delphiniums have flowered, use this simple method to encourage additional blooms.
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1M ago
We know composting is good for the garden and the environment but did you know you can save food scraps for composting all year-round—even in a cold climate? Use these tips for composting in winter so nothing goes to waste.
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1M ago
Learn how to grow peas indoors at home. Using basic supplies, sow favorite varieties from sugar to snap peas. Enjoy the vines and flowers and harvest delicious shoots and peas any time of year.
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1M ago
Create a secluded space with this combination raised bed and privacy fence. Using standard lumber sizes, it’s an easy-to-assemble DIY project.
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1M ago
These garden gifts offer fresh ideas for the practical gardener in your life. From plant propagation supplies to unexpected gear that makes gardening easier, everything is thrifty and available at the click of a mouse.
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Empress of Dirt
2M ago
This is my low-cost setup for indoor seed starting. I use items found in any department store, some of which you may already own. There is no need for expensive equipment to grow healthy starter plants for your garden.
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2M ago
Bees are essential for our gardens but is there a harmless way to keep them away from hummingbird feeders? Use these tips to bee-proof your sugar water feeder and save it just for the hummingbirds.
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Empress of Dirt
2M ago
Use these step-by-step instructions to turn old glass dishes and plates into beautiful garden art flowers. We have included tips for drilling holes in plates to provide more options for assembling your flowers.
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Empress of Dirt
3M ago
By adding a simple predator guard to bird nesting boxes you can stop animals like racoons, snakes, squirrels, and other bird species from raiding the nest.
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