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We would have never grown hibiscus without nudging, but she loves it even more than radicchio! (This was her first taste. Tortoise vs. flower lasted about 3 minutes of competition speed dining.)

Pinguicula is probably the only group I haven't tried to grow. : ) Their flowers are super pretty too though! Where I live now, space and sun are more limited than I'd prefer: no houseplants for me. I hadn't thought of vinegar stink. One of my favorite things about my tortoise is how she...

If you do get a pitcher plant, most of the hanging, tropical varieties require quite a bit of humidity and light. I've never had any luck with them in the long run. If you do try them out (they are totally worth trying!), you might want to mist them frequently. Bladderworts are fun humid...

I hadn't ordered, but didn't want to miss out, so just placed my order. Whenever I order something online, I google for coupon codes- it often pays off! I totally recommend it.

Apparently, there is a 15% off coupon code this week: july.

Did you ever get necropsy results? Are your remaining tortoises ok? I hope no news means no more bad news!

http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/search_for_item?search_string=plantago Apparently, there are frilly and purple plantains too! But they seem more expensive. I'm only a semi green thumb and don't want to waste $20... but a lot of these seem like they would look nice or nice-ish in the yard...

I've been oogling plantain seeds online this week and stumbled upon variegated plantains. They are actually attractive! Has anyone grown these from seeds? I'm wondering if they are difficult to grow. Any thoughts/suggestions? There was a rosette forming variety as well. I'm assuming they would...

She is adorable. I hope everything turns out ok!

It sounds like the ointment used during dog and cat surgery to keep open, unblinking eyes moist. I've never heard of it being used for other purposes, but it is likely not to hurt anything.

With dogs and cats who have potentially been exposed to rodent poison, vets often prescribe or inject vitamin K. I think more often with dogs and cats though, it is first hand exposure- not second hand. I also doubt there is much research about how rat poison affects tortoises. Even if the rat...

Lemon juice might also work... Or a mixture of water, baking soda and lemon juice. For bird poo, I've used 3 cups hot water, 3 tablespoons baking soda and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a squirt bottle. (You could make a smaller batch.) I usually use white vinegar on a washcloth that I allow to...

I know I can't undo what is already done, but wanted to act appropriately to stop the progression. Until I get an outdoor pen that isn't a rubbermaid or trays of weeds, she isn't allowed to graze much. I think I'm paranoid that she is still hiding some illness, so might be overly careful as far...

I've only had her about a month, but want to provide her the best care I can. I wasn't sure about the finch powder because of the fruit- I'm glad I asked. : ) I trimmed her beak and nails shortly after I found her. I think her beak has maybe grown since then! I didn't get a good picture of the...

After obsessively trolling the tortoise forum, (thankful my girl is getting better,) I'm wondering if she's might have MBD. Also, does she appear to be a she? I thought she was female, but the vet told me she was male. I'm wondering if her shell is slightly misshapen. She has curled nails on...