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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!

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 8th 2020

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic Right now, there are a lot of things people used to do for fun that we can’t really do at the moment. Things like bowling, roller skating at a rink, going to the t … read more >

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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