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👣 Tolerating humans
"Cats will amusingly tolerate humans only until someone comes up with a tin opener that can be operated with a paw". - Terry Pratchett
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"Cats will amusingly tolerate humans only until someone comes up with a tin opener that can be operated with a paw". - Terry Pratchett
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Miracle Fruit, synsepalum dulcificum
What is the miracle behind the Miracle fruit?
📚 Learn more from earlier posts:
How to make sour taste sweet and what causes the miracle?
Everyday Miracle - Grow the Dream!
🛒 Plant your own Miracle Fruit
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- 🍭 Miracle Fruit, synsepalum dulcificum is a small, red berry that can temporarily make sour foods taste sweet. The berry contains a protein called miraculin, which binds to taste buds and alters the way sour foods are perceived. Sour turns into sweet!
- 🍭 Native to West Africa, this fruit has been used for centuries as a natural sweetener and is often enjoyed at "flavor-tripping" parties.
- 🍭 It's also used by chemotherapy patients to help improve their sense of taste, as it can make bitter or metallic-tasting foods more palatable.
📚 Learn more from earlier posts:
How to make sour taste sweet and what causes the miracle?
Everyday Miracle - Grow the Dream!
🛒 Plant your own Miracle Fruit
#Food_Forest #Nature_Wonders #Remedies #Fun_Facts
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🆓 Time to plant a tree... for free!
✅ Yup, you heard right! Whether it's you or your cat doing the planting, there’s no need to hire a landscaper.
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✅ Yup, you heard right! Whether it's you or your cat doing the planting, there’s no need to hire a landscaper.
⚡️ Wondering where to get a quality tree? Look no further than TopTropicals.com - delivered straight to your door!
For one week only, we're offering an exclusive promotion just for our Telegram subscribers. Act fast!
Here is your secret 30% OFF code:
No minimum order. Excludes S&H
Expiration date: 1-10-2025
Don't forget FREE and discounted SHIPPING!
This code entitles you to a 30% discount on any plant, seeds, or garden supplies at TopTropicals.com with NO MINIMUM ORDER! Hurry up!
💋 Feel free to use this secret code yourself or share it (privately!) with your best friend.
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❔ Show me the way
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. And occasionally asks for directions." - John C. Maxwell
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"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. And occasionally asks for directions." - John C. Maxwell
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📌 New Year with New Plants: how to choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions
✍️ "A garden is never so good as it will be next year..." - Thomas Cooper.
⚡️ As we step into a fresh new year, it's the perfect time to think about what exciting, special, and life-changing plants we can add to our gardens. The days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner, so now's the time to make a plan and prepare for the season ahead. Let's take small steps each year to create the garden of our dreams. This winter, consider these fun resolutions:
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✍️ "A garden is never so good as it will be next year..." - Thomas Cooper.
⚡️ As we step into a fresh new year, it's the perfect time to think about what exciting, special, and life-changing plants we can add to our gardens. The days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner, so now's the time to make a plan and prepare for the season ahead. Let's take small steps each year to create the garden of our dreams. This winter, consider these fun resolutions:
💋Hang a bird feeder and install a rain barrel- 💋Order some tropical plant seeds for an early start
- 💋Ask your grandparents about their favorite garden plants
- 💋Build a raised bed for succulents
- 💋Plant a fruit tree or two to have some crop this year
- 💋Start a compost pile
- 💋Switch to organic fertilizers and plant boosters
- 💋Fill empty spaces with flowering trees, shrubs, and vines
- 💋Add butterfly attractors to your garden
- 💋Provide water for bees and butterflies to help them thrive and pollinate your fruit trees
- 💋Get a bonsai starter to try bonsai art
- 💋Enjoy meals outside as often as you can
- 💋Teach a child how to plant a tree
- 💋Plant berry-bearing shrubs like Tropical Cherries to feed the birds
- 💋Rake up leaves for winter mulch
- 💋Add a few exotic plants to your indoor collection or container garden
- 💋Share plants as gifts all year long
- 🚩🚩🚩🚩 Happy gardening in 2025!
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♑️ 😵 What is your cat's Zodiac sign?
Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19
❓ How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.
♑️ Capricorn Zodiac Cats are:▪️mature into wise and practical felines
▪️serious about grooming and etiquette
▪️skilled hunters, protectors, and helpers
▪️loves garden trees and woody vines for scratching and napping
▪️prefers large-leafed, mild-scented plants
▪️proud, regal presence with thoughtful insights
🌟 Learn more about Capricorn Zodiac Cats and their lucky plants
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Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19
❓ How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.
- ✨ You can discover the astrological traits that describe the cat, such as their independence, diva-like tendencies, sense of humor, intelligence, and more.
- ✨ It's also important to consider the astrological relationship between cats and plants...
♑️ Capricorn Zodiac Cats are:
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Seven most popular low-growing plants
for small gardens
Photo above: Alpinia purpurata - Dwarf Red Cone Ginger - is a medium-growing, compact option for your garden, offering vibrant red flowers with minimal space needed. Its tropical appeal and tolerance for partial shade make it perfect for adding color without overwhelming your garden. Grows up to 4-5 ft.
Easy plants that can stay compact and short!
Q: I am looking for a few compact plants that I don't need to trim all the time. Can you recommend some low-growing pretty shrub to plant along my driveway (sun) and under an oak tree (shade)?
A: Here are a few most popular showy shrubs for you that can stay compact and require minimal if any pruning or maintenance!
Osmoxylon lineare - variegated Miagos bush, Golden Feather - is a compact and striking shrub perfect for adding an exotic touch to a small garden or indoor space. Its hardiness and low-maintenance nature, combined with its tolerance for various light conditions, make it an ideal choice for a small, visually appealing addition to your garden. Full sun or light shade.
Capsicum annuum x chinense - Biquinho Pepper - amazing showy pepper, both ornamental and useful! Vibrant, compact plant that combines ornamental beauty with culinary use. Its small, bright fruits offer a burst of fruity, habanero-like flavor, making it a unique addition to any garden or kitchen, with little to no heat. Full sun: the more sun - the more peppers!
Lippia dulcis - Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf - not only showy, but also scented leaves and useful herb right at your doorstep! This fragrant, compact elegant plant adds both beauty and function to your garden. Its sweet-tasting leaves are perfect for snacking or enhancing fruit salads, while also serving as a natural remedy for colds and coughs.
Justicia carnea Alba - White Brazilian Plume Flower is a compact, tropical beauty that thrives in full to partial sun and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Its stunning white flowers and lush green foliage make it a perfect choice for adding a tropical touch to your garden, and its relatively cold hardy!
Pedilanthus tithymaloides - Devils Backbone - thrives in toughest spots! Hardy, low-maintenance plant, offering striking pink flowers and showy, unique ziz-zag foliage. Easy care requirements, full sun and minimal watering.
Ground orchids are a fantastic choice for exotic flower beds and colorful borders, growing just 2-3 feet tall and blooming year-round. They offer a wide selection of colors and bloom year-round. Sun or shade, they thrive in both! And yes, they grow in regular garden soil, which is why they are also called Terrestrial Orchids.
Date:
New Year with New Plants:
Choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions!
"A garden is never so good as it will be next year..." - Thomas Cooper.
Happy New Year, dear fellow gardeners! As we step into a fresh new year, it's the perfect time to think about what exciting, special, and life-changing plants we can add to our gardens. The days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner, so now's the time to make a plan and prepare for the season ahead. Let's take small steps each year to create the garden of our dreams. This winter, consider these fun resolutions:
- Hang a bird feeder and install a rain barrel
- Order some tropical plant seeds for an early start
- Ask your grandparents about their favorite garden plants
- Build a raised bed for succulents
- Plant a fruit tree or two to have some crop this year
- Start a compost pile
- Switch to organic fertilizers and plant boosters
- Fill empty spaces with flowering trees, shrubs, and vines
- Add butterfly attractors to your garden
- Provide water for bees and butterflies to help them thrive and pollinate your fruit trees
- Get a bonsai starter to try bonsai art
- Enjoy meals outside as often as you can
- Teach a child how to plant a tree
- Plant berry-bearing shrubs like Tropical Cherries to feed the birds
- Rake up leaves for winter mulch
- Add a few exotic plants to your indoor collection or container garden
- Share plants as gifts all year long
Happy gardening in 2025!
