'A Rewilding Britain Landscape’ by Urquhart & Hunt at Chelsea in 2022
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Dorm shopping can be overwhelming. The lists of must-haves grow ever-longer, meaning you definitely “missed” something while moving into the college room—whether for yourself or a loved one. But whoever may be nesting in the small space, it’s now been a few weeks. You’ve gotten a feel for what you need to pick up versus what you don’t, and may be looking to fill in some gaps that make dorm living more comfortable, convenient, and stylish.
There’s no need to spend a fortune on the dorm room essentials either. As we’ve tested hundreds of products and scoured thousands of deals, we’ve rounded up some on-sale dorm essentials from retailers like Target, Amazon, and beyond to deck out your living space at a discount. Keep scrolling for some of our favorite deals.
Target
A two-door combination mini fridge and freezer can do a lot in a small space, and this Target pick is currently $60 off for a limited time. At 3.1 cubic feet, it’s just big enough to hold everything you need, with a wide freezer capacity to hold plenty more than just an ice tray. The durable stainless steel will stay in excellent condition over time, so you don’t have to worry about this fridge being a one move wonder either.
Rugs USA
A colorful rug can do wonders in a dorm room. It instantly adds personality and comfort to any space, while the multicolor weave is guaranteed to go with absolutely everything else you’ve picked out. Its medium-pile thickness is comfortable on your feet after a long day of classes or socializing. Plus, its intricate pattern and colorway hides stains, making it a favorite pick for kids’ rooms and other spill-prone areas.
Amazon
While you may have folded your T-shirts neatly into those cloth bins or plastic under-bed shelves to
'A Rewilding Britain Landscape’ by Urquhart & Hunt at Chelsea in 2022
If you are looking for a standalone privacy hedge, then this plant is your best bet. Learn all the tips on How To Plant Thuja and maintain this beautiful specimen for a long time to come.
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The question of toxicity in plants always bugs the minds of every pet keeper. If you are a cat parent, you must be wondering Are Snake Plants Toxic to Cats or not. Well, it’s time to find out the answer!
What would us gardeners do without dahlias? If your garden needs more colour in summer: plant some dahlias. If it needs more colour in autumn: plant some dahlias. If it needs some tall plants to make the back of the garden more colourful: plant some dahlias. If you’re looking for some easy cut flowers to grow that come back year after year: plant some dahlias. If there’s a colour missing in your garden (except blue!): there’s a dahlia for it.
Hoya Wayetii adds charm to any space with its striking variegated leaves and unique star-shaped flowers. Let’s have a look at how to maintain it at the best of its health!
If you’re currently tending lettuce plants, then you have something in common with the crew on board the International Space Station (ISS). They’re testing NASA’s new Vegetable Production System – affectionately known as ‘Veggie’. At 11.5 inches by 14.5 inches, Veggie is the largest plant growth chamber to have been blasted into space, and was developed by Orbital Technologies Corp.
One of the nerdy things I enjoy doing in my spare time is researching the first seeds to have made it into space. This is what I have found so far:
From the moment humans started to reach for the skies, we have used other species from Earth to test what’s safe and what happens to life away from its natural habitat on the planet’s surface.
Header image: Chimpanzee Ham with Trainers. Image credit: NASA
Header image: NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio uses a video camera to photograph the Ant Forage Habitat. Image credit: NASA
The lotus is a remarkable plant. I’m referring to Nelumbo nucifera, which is native to Asia and sacred to both buddhists and Hindus. (It’s related to the American lotus, N. lutea, but not to the lotus that appears in ancient Egyptian images – that’s Nymphaea lotus. Plants in the Nymphaea genus are more commonly referred to as waterlillies in the UK.)