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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!

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A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 2nd 2020

A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium

A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium Interested in setting up a bioactive terrarium but feeling held back by the cost involved? Then here’s some good news: you really don’t have to spend … read more >

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Aquaculture and Hydroponics Bring Fresher Food to Urban Areas

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 12th 2019

Aquaculture and Hydroponics Bring Fresher Food to Urban Areas

Aquaculture and Hydroponics Bring Fresher Food to Urban Areas Getting fresh food year-round has been a challenge of humanity for pretty much as long as humans have existed. But new methods of growing food and raising liv … read more >

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6 Things You Might Not Know about Succulents Even if You Already Own One

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 18th 2019

6 Things You Might Not Know about Succulents Even if You Already Own One

6 Things You Might Not Know about Succulents Even if You Already Own OnePhoto courtesy of Milada VigerovaSucculents are super popular right now, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fairly hardy and easy to care for. And as many … read more >

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Weird Plants from Mythology

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 20th 2019

Weird Plants from Mythology

Photo courtesy of Pedro Freitas I love a good story about mythological creatures. But mythological plants don’t get nearly as much attention. Remember the scene in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when … read more >

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Start Your Garden with Herb Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 2nd 2019

Start Your Garden with Herb Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Photo courtesy of Jill Wellington Looking for herbs to grow in your indoor garden? Maybe you’re tired of the typical options like dill and mint (not that those aren’t delicious!). We get it. We get excited when … read more >

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8 Ideas for Using Herbs from Your Kitchen Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 25th 2019

8 Ideas for Using Herbs from Your Kitchen Garden

Okay, you’ve got a thriving herb garden growing in your kitchen. Congratulations! Now…What to do with all those herbs?No worries. We’ve got plenty of ideas for using up those fresh, tiny greens.Big salad timeListen:I used to … read more >

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Why Your Aquarium Plants Need Trace Elements

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 12th 2019

Why Your Aquarium Plants Need Trace Elements

One of the big advantages of growing plants in a fish aquarium is that the fish and plants each provide each other with health necessities.The fish waste contains nutrients plants can use to grow.But you can’t always count on … read more >

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The Ultimate List of Hydroponic Perennials

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 28th 2019

The Ultimate List of Hydroponic Perennials

A couple weeks ago we talked about growing perennial vegetables in a hydroponic garden. But growing perennials isn’t just about food production. Maybe you just enjoy tending the plants and seeing how long you can keep the sam … read more >

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Do You Have Perennial Vegetables in Your Hydroponic Garden?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 14th 2019

Do You Have Perennial Vegetables in Your Hydroponic Garden?

Photo courtesy of FoodieFactorAnxious for spring to arrive so you can start the vegetable garden?You really don’t have to wait.A hydroponic garden is the perfect place to grow perennial vegetables. You don’t have to worry abo … read more >

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Gardening Tips that Will Save You During an Apocalypse

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 28th 2019

Gardening Tips that Will Save You During an Apocalypse

Image from Mad Max: Fury Road copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.So you think you can just “start a garden” if an emergency scenario arises?Oh ho ho. Think again.If you have no experience, gardening isn’t that easy. It … read more >

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Growing with Soil? You Don't Have to Replace It Every Season

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 17th 2019

Growing with Soil? You Don't Have to Replace It Every 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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Save Garden Time with Crop Planning

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 3rd 2019

Save Garden Time with Crop Planning

Photo courtesy of Agence Producteurs Locaux Damien KühnWe talked recently about how setting a morning grow room routine can really help you to save time and make sure your plants are all healthy before you head off to start t … read more >

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