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Greetings from the strange and fascinating world of succulents! These ornamental plants have some really unusual designs that resemble something out of the wildest imaginations of fantasy illustrators. Not all cacti are succulents, but almost all succulents are, and succulents thrive well in arid environments. Succulents are one of the most popular plants. So, there’s...

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You’ve probably seen purple dead-nettle growing at one time or another, even if you didn’t realize it. This common plant that’s native to Europe and Asia, can now be found throughout North America too, and it’s very widespread. If you start paying more attention to the plants around you the next time you go for...

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Visit a social media platform like Instagram or Facebook and search the words “off-grid” and you’ll probably find a lot of accounts talking about the benefits and drawbacks of living off the grid. People choose off-grid living to simplify their lives and to be more eco-friendly. Some do it just to prove that in a...

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When it comes to our homes, we often think of them as safe havens where we can relax and unwind. But what if you knew that your bed, the very place where you seek comfort and rest, could be filled with lung-harming bugs? Dust mites, microscopic creatures that thrive in our homes, can have harmful...

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That time of year is coming, and the bugs are biting! As summer arrives and you venture outside for more adventurous activities, you will become a snack for mosquitoes and other equally annoying bugs.   My kids and I seem to be mosquito magnets, so getting relief from bites is a must for us. Using the power...