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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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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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Aquaculture & Hydroponics for Urban Farming

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 12th 2019

Aquaculture & Hydroponics for Urban Farming

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 Surprising Facts About Succulents

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 18th 2019

6 Surprising Facts About Succulents

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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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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Mythological Plants: Legends, Lore, and Exotic Species

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 20th 2019

Mythological Plants: Legends, Lore, and Exotic Species

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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Herb Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 2nd 2019

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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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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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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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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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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