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Building a Terrarium

There seems to be a lot of mystery involving terrariums. Mention one and people run away in fear. I don't know why, it's really quite simple. Let me show you.

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What To Do with an Old Aquarium? Make a Terrarium!
By SCurtis on October 17, 2014

You can turn an aquarium into a beautiful living terrarium full of plants, and it can include fish, frogs, and other small amphibians.

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Easy Houseplants for Beginners
By threegardeners on July 15, 2011

Have you finally decided you need a houseplant or two or three? Here are a few I love because they're both beautiful and easy to grow.

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Wanted for Crimes Against Indoor Gardens
By bennysplace on July 27, 2012

We all go through stages of transition in our lives. What was once the four-bedroom ranch-style home in the cul-de-sac is now the two bedroom with loft condominium when finances or personal situations need to be sorted. You don’t realize all the things you have in your life until they are no longer there. This takes on a much deeper meaning when you are a gardener.

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Truly Dwarf 'Mini Pixie' Syngonium
By DavidofDeLand on December 28, 2014

This is a magical little plant for those who love tiny ones and tropicals. It is multifunctional and is worthy of plant notoriety!

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All About Begonias
By threegardeners on May 2, 2010

Begonias come in many shapes, sizes, types, and leaf colors. They make good houseplants, but they require a bit more care than the average houseplant. I rate them as an 8 out of 10 on the scale of difficulty indoors in the winter but they're 2 out of 10 outdoors in the summer.

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All About Gesneriads
By threegardeners on August 3, 2011

The plants of this group are among the best houseplants for a constant stream of blooms and ease of growth. Do you grow Gesneriads? If so, please share your photos and experiences in the comments section after the article.

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How To Create Humidity for Your Houseplants
By threegardeners on August 29, 2011

Humidity is sometimes very important; it can make the difference between a lovely houseplant and a spectacular houseplant. This article will demonstrate some of the ways to create humidity.

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A Wardian Case for Gardeners
By Dutchlady1 on November 9, 2015

At an unplanned stop at a yard sale - I happened to just be driving by - I spotted this piece and immediately knew I wanted it, even though in our climate there is not much need for a Wardian Case.

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