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We publish a blog post every week on Thursday. We cover a range of topics related to reptiles, fish, bio-active setups, and plants. Below you will find a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

How to Reuse Soil in Your Indoor Garden (Season After Season)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 17th 2019

How to Reuse Soil in Your Indoor Garden (Season After Season)

Photo courtesy of rawpixelContainer gardening is pretty easy to make work. You can keep potted plants or make raised garden beds to help isolate the area where you’ll be growing and better control the soil quality. And s … read more >
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How to Choose a Healthy Exotic Pet (5 Key Signs)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 10th 2019

How to Choose a Healthy Exotic Pet (5 Key Signs)

LThere are few aspects of pet ownership more disappointing than bringing home a new pet from a shop only to discover that it’s already in poor health and doesn’t live long after arrival. That’s not exactly an ideal experience … read more >
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Roundup of Events Going On at Tye-Dyed

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 13th 2018

Roundup of Events Going On at Tye-Dyed

Are you looking for something for your kids to do in the Fairview Heights area? We've got several events planned at The Tye-Dyed Iguana this month and next month. And the good news is that they're all indoors. No need to stan … read more >
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5-Minute Morning Grow Room Checklist

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 6th 2018

5-Minute Morning Grow Room Checklist

Photo by Marra Sherrier“The best fertilizer is the gardener’s shadow.” It’s a common saying among gardeners and attributed to a Chinese proverb.And it’s true. One of the most important things you can do for your garden is sim … read more >
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