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The Glorious History of the Humble Crescent Wrench

The Glorious History of the Humble Crescent Wrench

Your father had one, maybe two. Your grandfather always kept one handy. The ubiquitous Crescent wrench has been around forever, except it hasn’t. It’s a more recent invention than the airplane! The Wright brothers completed the first successful powered...
Bougainvillea Care

Bougainvillea Care

A spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas is the ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms. Named in honor of L.A. de Bougainville, a French navigator who lived from 1729 to 1811, bougainvillea is...
Indoor Fern Care

Indoor Fern Care

Ferns are special plants. Fossil records show that they date back to the Paleozoic era, 400 million years ago. Ferns have been around for millions of years, and they’ve adapted to nearly every climate and environment on Earth. They flourish in alpine areas and...
How to Grow Tomatoes Like a Garden Ninja

How to Grow Tomatoes Like a Garden Ninja

Since most gardeners produce tomatoes, there’s no shortage of opinions about the best methods to grow them. Below, we cover a few important facts to ensure a good crop. Tomato plants need moist soil with good drainage within a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. It should have...