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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 Quick Way to Improve Taste from Your Hydroponic Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 27th 2018

A Quick Way to Improve Taste from Your Hydroponic Garden

Did you know that plants also have a sweet tooth? It’s pretty fascinating to think about, isn’t it? If you’re like most new gardeners, you probably had no idea that plants crave sugar--and you probably don’t know why they do … read more >

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Best Plants for Hard Water Aquariums (Proven Species)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 13th 2018

Best Plants for Hard Water Aquariums (Proven Species)

Photo courtesy of DornenwolfYou’ve probably had a shower before at a place that had hard water. It leaves your skin feeling dry and isn’t ideal. But if your house has a hard water supply, and you’re using that water for your … read more >

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5 Trees You Can Grow Inside

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 30th 2018

5 Trees You Can Grow Inside

Photo courtesy of Cynthia PhoungWho likes wordplay in their article titles? Unfortunately, no, this article is not for those of you who aspire to be like Bran Stark. It’s about growing indoor trees. But you can pretend t … read more >

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Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 20th 2018

Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?

Photo courtesy of Steve Buissinne If you’ve seen our articles on vermiponics and aquaponics with fish, you may have wondered what other animals can be used in a hydroponic system. It’s true that many animals’ waste can … read more >

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Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 5th 2018

Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Have you thought about combining your interests in indoor gardening and exotic pets? Yes, it is possible to grow plants in your reptile or amphibian terrarium. Gardening in your pet’s tank, however, is going to tak … read more >

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3 Tips for Hard-to-Grow Plants

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 7th 2018

3 Tips for Hard-to-Grow Plants

Have you noticed that some plants are just harder to grow than others? Maybe you consider yourself a decent indoor gardener, and you’ve kept dozens or even hundreds of plants alive. But most of us at some point encou … read more >

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Why Do I Need Air Stones for Hydroponics?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 10th 2018

Why Do I Need Air Stones for Hydroponics?

Did you know that you can drown your plants? It’s true. And it’s not the same as just overwatering a potted plant. When you overwater a plant, you risk issues like mold and root rot. When you drown your plant, it quite … read more >

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Do I Need to Clean My Hydroponics Reservoir?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 12th 2018

Do I Need to Clean My Hydroponics Reservoir?

Growing a hydroponic garden is a lot like keeping your body healthy. It needs water and nutrients. And there are both good bacteria (that you want to get in) and bad bacteria (that you want to keep out).Some indoor gardeners, … read more >

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Flushing vs Spoon-Feeding Your Indoor Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 1st 2018

Flushing vs Spoon-Feeding Your Indoor Garden

If you’re like most indoor gardeners, you’re constantly looking for the way to get the best results, the biggest plants, and the highest yields. And you probably already know that a lot of that boils down to getting the right … read more >

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How to Boost Your Indoor Garden with Mycorrhizal Fungus

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 4th 2018

How to Boost Your Indoor Garden with Mycorrhizal Fungus

Maximizing growth is a constant concern for indoor gardeners. Fortunately, there are lots of different ways to boost plant growth and get better results, and you’ll learn one of them in this article--exposing your plants to m … read more >

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Start a Pizza Garden (Plus a Recipe!)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 21st 2017

Start a Pizza Garden (Plus a Recipe!)

Never underestimate the power of delicious food. If you’ve been struggling with your garden, a delicious recipe might be just the thing you need to get your motivation going again. So if you’ve been out of luck with the … read more >

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8 Reasons Gardening Is for Everyone

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 7th 2017

8 Reasons Gardening Is for Everyone

If you’ve seen the movie Secret Window with Johnny Depp, then you know that gardening can be quite stress relieving. At least, Depp’s character, Mort Rainey, seems a lot happier with his little garden at the end. But stress r … read more >

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