Are you getting bites from insects closely resembling mosquitoes? If so, then that means you have midges in your house. However, not all species bite. So, if you’re looking to eliminate them from your house,…
Tiki torches are pole-mounted torches that come from tiki culture. For those who are unfamiliar, tiki culture is a product of the American fascination with the art of Oceania as well as the art of…
True lilies are the species that make up the genus Lilium. Meanwhile, peace lilies refer to a number of species that can be found in the genus Spathiphyllum, which isn’t just a separate genus but…
It’s that time of year again, spring. For many it’s a time to enjoy kite flying, dusting off the old bike and engage in some old-fashioned spring cleaning. However, for most people, spring means cracking…
Imagine buying a pair of socks, but you notice they’ve become crusty after washing them. It gets you worried because you don’t remember using harsh detergents. For starters, socks become crusty when your washing machine…
Burnt Sugar is usually an essential ingredient in some desserts like burnt sugar cake, pound cake, syrup topped cheesecake, and sometimes in poultry and beef recipes. This cuisine is very popular in Tobago and Trinidad…
Ficus refers to both ‘the weeping fig,’ which is a small, lovely, and leafy tree houseplant, and the genus that the tree belongs to. The Ficus tree shares the genus with around 900 species of…
Mulberries are deciduous trees from the genus Morus. The exact number of mulberries is complicated. In part, this is because they have been much cultivated, which has resulted in numerous cultivars. Moreover, there is widespread…
If you’ve never encountered a yellow fly, count yourself lucky. These pesky, vicious creatures might be tiny, but they pack a big bite. Found mainly in the southern regions of the US, they love warm,…