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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!

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 23rd 2020

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters Would you be surprised to know that the number one hobby for 2019 was gardening? Well, the good news is you’re not that much of a nerd for gardening. Gardeners are all age … read more >

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Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 9th 2019

Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own

Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own Do you ever wish there was more you could do to interact with your exotic pet? Reptiles and amphibians are cool, but they’re not the kind of pets you can really play arou … read more >

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Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 21st 2019

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner The last couple of weeks, we have looked at various species that can serve as tank janitors, or the cleanup crew, for bioactive terrariums. These microfauna devour waste and decaying … read more >

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How to Start Your First Living Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 16th 2019

How to Start Your First Living Vivarium

How to Start Your First Living Vivarium How to build a Natural Vivarium (From Scratch)! By Reptiliatus We’re getting a lot more interest at the Tye-Dyed Iguana regarding living vivariums, or bioactive terrariums. And w … read more >

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Where to Find Urban Farms in STL

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 26th 2019

Where to Find Urban Farms in STL

Where to Find Urban Farms in STL In a previous blog post I talked about how aquaculture and hydroponics are bringing fresher food to urban areas. And I discussed how those technologies are providing opportunities for mor … read more >

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How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 11th 2019

How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

If you’ve read our article on getting a few tiny janitors for your bioactive terrarium, you may be wondering what you can do to keep a steady supply of isopods around. We’ve got you covered. Take a look at how yo … read more >

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Are You Just a Gardener or Are You a Plant Parent?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 6th 2019

Are You Just a Gardener or Are You a Plant Parent?

Do you worry about your plants when you leave for vacation? Do you greet them first thing in the morning? Are you the type of gardener that tells your potted babies to take care when you leave the house?Then you may be more t … read more >

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What to Do When You Find Ants in Indoor Plants

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 23rd 2019

What to Do When You Find Ants in Indoor Plants

Ants are a fairly common indoor pest, and keeping house plants can provide them with places to build nests inside. If you have potted plants, it’s possible for ants to form colonies near their roots, and this is a problem for … read more >

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Why on Earth Would I Want to Put Pee in My Garden?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 14th 2019

Why on Earth Would I Want to Put Pee in My Garden?

Photo by Benjamin VorosDoing what’s best for your garden takes sacrifices, amiright?And sometimes that means forsaking public decency in order to nourish those crops.It’s not that you like peeing on plants. It’s that you’re d … read more >

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How to Use Coco Coir with Potted Plants

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 31st 2019

How to Use Coco Coir with Potted Plants

Photo by Patrick PerkinsIf you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you already know what coco coir is. And if you don’t, head on over to our beginner article on types of growing media to find out.If you’re already using … read more >

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Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Growing With Rockwool

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 29th 2018

Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Growing With Rockwool

Growing plants with rockwool is like cooking a new food. You don’t have to follow a recipe, but you’ll most likely get better results if you do.Of course, many people think they don’t need to do preliminary research or follow … read more >

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3 Medicinal Herbs You Can Legally Grow at Home

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 2nd 2018

3 Medicinal Herbs You Can Legally Grow at Home

No, this article isn’t a cover for that other “medicinal herb”, though it’s becoming legal in an increasing number of areas. What we’re talking about here are some fairly common plants that you can grow in a simple herb garde … read more >

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