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If you go around Southeast Asia enough and visit local cafes and restaurants, you will soon notice a type of drink popular only in the area. With its bright blue and purple colors, it will surely catch your attention. Perhaps it’s a blueberry syrup or some artificial food coloring? Is it a trend like the […]
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The last three months are arguably the coziest, most delightful time of the year. The air is crisp, the aroma of fall leaves and pumpkins create an ambiance, and there’s nonstop food shared in abundance. It’s also the season for our favorite holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween! It’s hard to choose the most favorite when […]
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A perfect living decoration for the holiday that will surely make your home extra special is a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii). Those beautiful blooms ranging from white, yellow, orange, apricot, salmon, red, scarlet, and magenta start to show when the nights get longer and cooler. Thus, the timing makes the plant suitable for yuletide celebrations. […]
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Plants, like fashion, somehow get outdated and will make a come back after some time. Crown-of-thorns is one example of those plants that have been popular in the past, gone old-fashioned but found its way back in the line with its renewed beauty. As a slow grower and low maintenance plant, a pot of crown-of-thorns […]
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Orchids are undeniable a gem with their highly attractive blooms. In the past, orchids were rarely cultivated indoors because they’re not that easy to tend. Through time though, people discovered an orchid genus that’s suited for the home environment and that’s Phalaenopsis. Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) are friendly for beginners. They’re also widely available in the […]
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It’s the year of staying at home and sheltering in place. Considering safety, not many of us have the opportunity to visit the great outdoors now. But that doesn’t mean we can’t bring the great outdoors into our homes. Growing beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplants have become much-needed therapy for many. But houseplants aren’t the only […]
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Are you looking to reduce the toxins and air pollutants in your home? Choosing the right kinds of plants for your home can help. These plants will not only look lovely but will also purify some of the air you breathe. House plants bring instant color, vibrancy, and a breath of fresh air into your […]
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Have you ever wondered why despite all the technological advancements, there’s something inside of us that seeks to be with nature? With all the gadgets, devices, shows, and distractions, why do we still seek the outdoors? When we’re so stressed out and exhausted, we play the sound of waves or rain. When we burn out, […]
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As a plant enthusiast, one of the most exciting experiences to look forward to post-pandemic would be to travel all over the world and see gorgeous gardens. Imagine all the beautifully kept plants and grasslands! To satiate the wanderlust, create a bucket list of exotic locations and the “world’s most” titles. So if you wanted […]
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Celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” His buildings and the philosophical movement of organic architecture that he started are a testament to his love and respect for the environment. There’s no denying that nature inspires art. It is the […]
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“I owe it to flowers that I became a painter.” – Claude Monet Monet’s garden is perhaps the most famous in all of the art. Any amateur artist and beginner-level art enthusiast would have come across any of his works with the Garden of Giverny as subject and muse. Even if you do not know […]
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In 2018, Instagram and Instagrammable entered into the Merriam-Webster dictionary. When you say Instagrammable, you are saying that a dress, a moment, or a place is so beautiful it is worthy of sharing with the world. In this era, no one understands this more than cafes and restaurants. One aesthetic photo taken at the right […]
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In the Broadway musical, Annie, there’s a song titled, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile.” No matter how fancy the clothes you wear are, or how expensive your perfume is, you are never fully dressed without a big wide-grinned, toothy smile. Whenever I think about plants and pots, this song always comes to my […]
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On a trip many years ago to India, I had wanted to try authentic cuisine. But my tour group and I weren’t ready for a full grand meal. Our stomachs had to acclimate first to the spices and flavors. One day after a humid tour around popular tourist spots, I asked the kind tour guide […]
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So you’ve decided that your next venture for the indoor garden will be ferns, but you’re not sure exactly how to grow them? Most ferns are quite easy to care for and thrive in low-light conditions. There are only a few points to consider if you want success with your ferns. Ferns are some of […]
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“Have nothing in your home that you don’t know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” —William Morris. If you’ve ever owned a pot of plant and witnessed it thrive under your care, you know this to be true, one plant is never enough. It starts with one small plant, perhaps a housewarming present […]
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Some plants are named after their appearance and ponytail palm is one of them. Its strappy leaves which are attached to a hardy trunk look like the tail of a pony. Although, botanically speaking, this plant is not a true palm but rather resembles the characteristics of a succulent. Ponytail palms grow as much as […]
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Many times in human history, we’ve witnessed nature sacrificed and gutted out for the sake of infrastructure. Big cities bulldoze trees and natural parks to make way for high-rise buildings and car parks. As a result, you’ve got concrete jungles and smoke pollution in abundance. One small country in Southeast Asia realized early on how […]
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