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Knowing how to ask if someone needs to take a shower now in Spanish can be incredibly handy in many everyday situations. Whether you’re hosting guests, traveling, or just chatting with Spanish-speaking friends, it’s useful to understand this simple phrase. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the most common ways to say “do you … Read more

Hey survivors! If you’re struggling to find those elusive sewing kits in 7 Days to Die, you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent countless hours scavenging in the apocalyptic world, I’m gonna share everything I know about these essential items. Let’s dive right in! What Are Sewing Kits Used For? Sewing kits are crucial items … Read more

October is a good month to think about caring for your orchids as many orchids have finished flowering and are about to go into their major growth period. Cymbidiums are the most popular orchids. Theyre the ones with the tall flower spikes and bulbous swellings at the base of the long strappy leaves. This is … Read more

All you need to know about growing and caring for hyacinths, both in spring borders and indoor displays. Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are fragrant, easy-to-grow spring bulbs. They flower in a range of colours, from traditional purple and pink to white, and even mauve. Plant hyacinths at the front of garden borders for a spring display, … Read more

A moss pole monstera is simply a Swiss cheese plant whose roots grow and attach to a moss-covered pole. Does this impressive plant need one of these? Yes! It’s an epiphyte that gets its nourishment from the surrounding air and water. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. … Read more

Rooting cuttings in water is an easy, affordable way to propagate new plants. The advantage of water propagation is you can easily track the rooting process But some cuttings take forever to develop roots. From my experience, pothos and philodendrons may show roots within 2 weeks. But others like monstera can take 2-3 months before … Read more

These are actually concrete block garden beds covered in surface bonding cement, but that was too much of a mouthful for a title. Ha! I wanted to plant some berry plants along our fence line, parallel to our septic lines, but I didn’t want well….poop berries or a ruined septic system, so I needed to … Read more

A biodegradable pot to start seedlings in that can be planted right into our gardens sounds like the perfect plan, and many gardeners use them reliably year after year. However, peat pots can be tricky and arent the cure-all we hoped they would be. Not all biodegradable pots are peat pots, although all peat pots … Read more

Realizing “My dog ate a grape or raisin (or a lot of grapes or raisins)” can be scary. To help you navigate this situation, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby invited emergency veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Williams to the blog. Dr. Williams explains why grapes or raisins are so dangerous for dogs and discusses what to do … Read more