Steph Coelho

Montreal

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance writer and editor. she/her #blacklivesmatter [email protected] I also run a creative writing prompt newsletter: https://t.co/yS3xJkHopb

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Why Are Some Tree Trunks Painted White?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steph Coelho

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›Photo: iStockWhile bright orange or red tree markings might mean a tree is destined for removal, white paint on trees means something entirely different. So, why paint tree trunks white? The roots of this practice stretch back to ancient times, when it was common among Greeks as part of a spring tradition, and also from the belief that limewash could disinfect trees.
Why Are Some Tree Trunks Painted White?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steph Coelho

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›Photo: iStockWhile bright orange or red tree markings might mean a tree is destined for removal, white paint on trees means something entirely different. So, why paint tree trunks white? The roots of this practice stretch back to ancient times, when it was common among Greeks as part of a spring tradition, and also from the belief that limewash could disinfect trees.
15 affordable and easy garden edging ideas you can do yourself, with advice from a master gardener

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Steph Coelho |Henry Blodget

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Not only does garden edging look nice, it also keeps weeds and grass out of your garden and flowerbeds. Colmet Updated 2025-04-22T14:56:48Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
This futuristic indoor garden grows plants with fog — it's so easy to use, too

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Jaclyn Turner |Steph Coelho |Henry Blodget

The Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden uses a combination of fog and light to grow fresh vegetables from seedling to harvest in just a month with step-by-step instructions and helpful monitoring. Plantaform 2025-04-04T12:00:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
ねこはどうして空き箱が好きなのか？専門家に聞いた5つの理由

2 months ago | businessinsider.jp | Steph Coelho |Sorin McKnight

※本記事は、2022年11月13日に公開した記事の再掲です。ねこにとって、箱はうたた寝をするのにぴったりな静かな空間を与えてくれるし、獲物を捕まえるにも有利な場所になる。暗くて安全な箱は、ストレスを軽減する役にも立つし、段ボールは爪とぎをするのにちょうどよい触感だ。箱の中に隠れている時間が増えたり、食事に出て来なくなったら早めに獣医師に相談しよう。愛猫のために新しいおもちゃをたくさん買ったのに、おもちゃには全く興味を示さず、その空き箱を気に入るなんてどういうこと？心配はいらない。それがねこだ。大半のねこは、暗くて暖かい場所に隠れるのが好きだ。ただ、箱は丸まって寝るのにぴったりな静かな場所以上のものをねこに与えている。ねこはなぜ新しい高級おもちゃで遊ぶより、箱の中に忍び込むのが好きなのか。5つの理由を見ていこう。1.
How to make crispy, delicious chicken wings in an air fryer

Feb 5, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Steph Coelho

Food Some people use their air fryer to make crispy chicken wings. Zoryana Ivchenko/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Chicken wings take about 25 to 30 minutes to cook in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer, place wings in a single layer, and flip them halfway to ensure even cooking.
Prompted

Jan 31, 2025 | prompted.substack.com | Steph Coelho

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Making space for creativity

Jan 24, 2025 | prompted.substack.com | Steph Coelho

Discover more from Promptedcreative writing prompts to spark your imaginationan overheard conversation carried by the windand…write! If you’ve read Prompted in the past, you’ll notice a minor formatting change here. I’ve decided to move the prompt to the top of the newsletter. That way, if you’re just needing some inspo and don’t have time to read the rest, you don’t have to scroll. I guess I should start with a little update about my writing life. I actually finished my novel.
Skin Types: What Type of Skin do I Have

Jan 22, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Steph Coelho

Everyone has one of five skin types. Different things can affect your skin type. Knowing which type of skin you have can help you formulate a skincare regimen that leaves your skin looking and feeling healthy. There are five different skin types. Each has unique characteristics, and knowing them can help you take better care of your skin. Normal skin is just that—normal. It’s easy to take care of and is a lot less problematic than other skin types. Dry skin frequently lacks moisture.
If You Only Grow One Type of Spinach Let This One Be It

Jan 13, 2025 | frugalgardening.com | Steph Coelho

The weather has been up and down lately. One moment, it’s freezing cold; the next, there’s a mini-heatwave. It makes me glad that I didn’t bother to plant too much in pursuit of a fall and winter harvest. A few carrot and beet tops are peeking out of the ground; the zinnias are still in full bloom (everyone asks about them — they’re genuinely the best annual flower!), there’s still chard growing in one patch, and the perpetual spinach I planted in the spring looks AMAZING. What’s Perpetual Spinach?