What is a Terrarium? Terrariums are miniature indoor gardens, usually housed inside glass containers, which create a tiny, thriving ecosystem for the plants within them. Terrariums are low-maintenance, long-lasting, high-impact, living, breathing displays that are scientifically proven to improve mental health, soothe anxiety, purify the air, and they look stunning too! They make excellent gifts, and look beautiful…
Moldy fodder in Hydroponics: a not-so-silly issue Moldy fodder in hydroponics? Sounds like a silly issue, doesn’t it? But for many, this is a serious problem. I know you’re thinking “But they feed it to the plants! Surely they can eat moldy food too!” While there may be some truth to that statement, hydroponic systems…
Growing Herbs Indoors For Beginners Growing herbs can be a fun and delicious way to get started in gardening. Herb gardens are relatively simple to establish and maintain. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be growing like a pro in no time! Select your location wisely when growing an indoor herb garden; it is critical…
One thing is for sure, books are absolutely amazing. They can take you anywhere you want to go without ever leaving your couch. They offer you a wealth of information as well as evoke lots of emotions. With books, you are only bound by your own imagination. Knowing all of this, it’s clear why people…
Bonjour, food enthusiasts! You’re about to embark on a gastronomic journey across the globe, from the charming cafés of Paris to the bustling streets of Tokyo. And your ticket? A humble, versatile treat known as the crepe. Why crepes, you ask? Well, who wouldn’t want to explore this delicately thin pancake with its astounding variety?…
Closely related to the rose and the peach, we have the almond an d it’s actually become the favourite child of many culinary experiments and traditional desserts. Of course, you’d be forgiven for thinking there was only one variety of almond to feast your tastebuds on. After all, when we go to the shops, we…
Nuts, seeds, beans, pods, grains, legumes and all sorts have been a staple part of the human diet (and the diet of our animal kingdom friends) for as long as we have been around. They bring a level of safety (with many having their own casing such as the peanut), they bring a level of…
We’ve all seen the KFC slogan for the eleven spices and herbs in their secret recipe alongside the amazing Twitter coup. If you weren’t aware, KFC and their wonderful masterminds in marketing only follow 11 Twitter profiles; 5 types of spices (the five Spice Girls) and 6 herbs (6 random blokes called Herb). It’s genius….
In the last few years, at-home genetic tests, like those offered by 23 and Me and Ancestry.com, have become very popular holiday presents. A glimpse into one’s family history can seem like a deeply meaningful and special gift. Indeed, the kits are marketed this way, with emotional testimonials from users about how discovering unsuspected ethnic…
DNA testing kits are all the rage right now, but plain old genealogy is still an extremely popular hobby. These days it’s so easy to create your family tree using the latest technology. Hand-drawn family trees covered with sticky notes are so last century. For the modern genealogist, tech is where it’s at. Today several…