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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!

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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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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Grow Bigger Plants With a Micro Greenhouse

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 15th 2018

Grow Bigger Plants With a Micro Greenhouse

One of the biggest challenges of indoor gardening is simply finding the space in your home for all the things you want to grow plus their equipment. A great strategy for making the most of your space is separating plants into … 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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How to Pack Your Survival Gardening Bug-Out Bag

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 19th 2018

How to Pack Your Survival Gardening Bug-Out Bag

Let’s talk for a moment about survival gardening. This isn’t about a zombie apocalypse (unless that’s what you’re preparing for; in that case, you can still use this advice). But what happens if your home is subject to a disa … read more >

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Top 5 Indoor Plant Diseases to Watch Out For

Posted by Diedra Black on Mar 3rd 2017

Top 5 Indoor Plant Diseases to Watch Out For

When it comes to growing plants indoors, you have a lot more control over environmental factors than plants grown outside. Because of that, it is less likely that your plants will succumb to bacteria, viruses, or fungus insid … read more >

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How to Prune Flowering Plants

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 16th 2017

How to Prune Flowering Plants

Cutting parts off your plant can seem counterintuitive when what you want is for them to grow. But if you are growing flowering plants, especially those that yield a harvest like tomatoes or peppers, then pruning is an essent … read more >

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Blood Meal vs Bone Meal: Benefits and How to Use Both

Posted by Diedra Black on Dec 23rd 2016

Blood Meal vs Bone Meal: Benefits and How to Use Both

Blood and bone sounds more like a Halloween theme than a topic related to indoor gardening. But natural compounds like blood meal and bone meal contain organic components that spur plant growth. They are great sources of o … read more >

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What You Need to Know about Indoor Humidity

Posted by Diedra Black on Nov 10th 2016

What You Need to Know about Indoor Humidity

What’s that? You don’t have a hygrometer for your indoor gardening? Although this tool can help you keep track of indoor humidity levels, you can actually find out a lot about how much moisture is in your air by paying att … read more >

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