![Why Does Toothpaste Have Mint Flavor? [History and Receptors]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDglMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTYxLnBuZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iMzAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
You are brushing your teeth and wondered why toothpaste tastes like this. Why mint? Are there any other flavors? Mint is used to mask the taste of the other toothpaste ingredients. It became a popular flavoring because of the pioneer Claude C. Hopkins’ successful ad campaigns for Pepsodent mint toothpaste. Later other manufacturers followed suit…
You were chewing on one or two breath mints, got thirsty, and reached for a glass of water. The water is refreshingly chilly. What’s going on? Is this caused by a chemical in the water or in the mint? In reality, the water temperature remains unchanged. The chemical in mint called menthol activates a receptor…
![Should You Use A Kerosene Heater In A Greenhouse? [You Should!]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOCUyRktlcm9zZW5lLUhlYXRlci1HcmVlbmhvdXNlLUluZm9ncmFwaGljLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSIxMjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9Ijk2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+)
Isn’t it scary to use gas like kerosene in such an enclosed space? Fumes and fire might be your main concerns. The good news? Yes, you can, but with some measures Kerosene heaters are widely used in greenhouses as fuel-efficient, convenient, effective, and safe heating sources during winter. However, proper safety precautions such as ventilation…
![Final Guide: How To Get Rid Of Scales On Cactus? [Video and Photos Included]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOCUyRkdldC1SaWQtT2ZmLVNjYWxlcy1JbmZvZ3JhcGhpYy5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Although most cactus have tough thorns, certain pests are just too small to be repelled through this defense. Have you ever had an encounter with small white insects on your cactus? Are you fed up with treating them because they keep on coming back? Here’s the solution (hint: some products you have at home can…
While you were out for a walk you saw some wild mint growing happily on the field and the idea to make a fresh tea from fresh herbs came to your mind. Is that really mint? How can you tell it apart from other mints? What can you use it for? Wild mint is edible…
![Basil Vs Parsley [Taste, Uses and More]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDglMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTI0LnBuZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iMzAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
If using fresh herbs in your kitchen is not your thing, you might struggle to recognize and make the best use of them in your frypan.. Fresh herbs unlock so much flavor to your dishes that it is well worth it to know how basil and parsley differ and whether or not it’s a good…
![Building A Hydroponics System On A Boat [Will It Work?]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDglMkZIUDE2LVNtYWxsLUNvdmVyLVRpdGxlLVBhdHJpY2sucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
We’ve tackled how flexible hydroponics can be and its wide application – from deserts, flooded rivers, to your kitchen countertop. But can it operate in a place man has never conquered – the seas and oceans? Building a hydroponic system on a boat is possible. Active hydroponics systems can operate on a boat given the…
![How To Rehydrate Peat Moss? [2 Ways]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOCUyRlJlaHlkcmF0ZS1QZWF0LU1vc3MtSW5mb2dyYXBoaWMuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Sometimes rehydrating peat moss can be frustrating. This is particularly evident in peat moss already mixed with potting soil of its tendency to repel water. Is your peat moss lost? Rehydrating peat moss is easily achieved using two simple methods: 1) immersion in boiling water and 2) using commercial soil surfactants which are chemicals that…
![What is Humic Acid? [and How To Use It]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwNyUyRkh1bWljLUFjaWQtVXNlcy1JbmZvZ3JhcGhpY3MuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
What exactly is humic acid? Do I need it on my soil? How will it benefit my soil and plants? It can be confusing with varying opinions out there and we will try to clear that up. Humic acid is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in soil and other environments. It is…
![Why Does Soil Sink In Potted Plants? Is it a Problem? [Hint: yes]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwNyUyRlNvbHV0aW9ucy1Gb3ItU29pbC1TaW5raW5nLUluZm9ncmFwaGljcy5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Did you see the soil level on your ceramic pot decreasing? What happened to the soil? Sunk, disappeared? I can hear you asking. The situation can be concerning but if we understand why this happens, we can apply appropriate measures. Soil sink in a potted plant because of 1) soil bulk density and soil compaction,…
As a beginner, nothing is more discouraging than realizing that your seeds have failed to sprout, especially after setting up your soil and planter and waiting for weeks. Sometimes it makes you think that you don’t have a green thumb. Anyone can successfully grow plants if they know what mistakes they are doing during seed…
![Building a Hydroponics System on a River [Is It Possible?]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDclMkZIUDE1LVNtYWxsLUNvdmVyLVRpdGxlLVBhdHJpY2sucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Hydroponics systems can be made with every possible combination of materials and techniques – the only limitation is the engineering skill of the gardener. Despite saying this, can a hydroponics system be made on a river on or near a river? A hydroponics system on a river or natural body of water is possible. There…