I've been piddling around with bonsais since 2000 and love it. In addition to working with wisteria and a maple, these are pretty easy, I have also tried working with a redwood the Dainty Darling Dove got me a few years back. Alas, that poor thing died after about three years when I suddenly developed a severe case of "brown thumbitis".
For a couple of years now I have been thinking of ordering a baobab tree. Should I break down and buy it, that would probably make me one of the very few in South Carolina with a baobab bonsai.
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Breaking the Fear of the Dentist's Chair There's no sugar-coating it—hitting the dental chair can feel like gearing up for a bout in the boxing ring, especially if anxiety's already taken root. But listen, it doesn't have to be that way, and that's where HelloNation's recent feature steps in. Dr. Adriane Lippian and Dr. Jim Lippian, dentists hailing from Texarkana,...
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IRS Recovers Billions from Wealthy Tax Evaders The IRS has announced a remarkable recovery of $1.3 billion from affluent tax evaders, a result of intensified collection efforts stemming from a significant legislative initiative. This initiative was launched as part of a comprehensive package addressing climate, health care, and tax reform, enabling the agency to enhance...
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OneStream Sets Release Date for 2025 Financial Results OneStream, Inc. (NASDAQ: OS), the prominent leader in enterprise finance management solutions, is gearing up to share its financial performance data. The company will report on its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2025 following market close on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This announcement brings...