7 Types of Feathers and Feather Anatomy
Types Anatomy Bonus articles:– Everything You Need To Know About Feathers– Bird Feather Types, Anatomy, Growth, Color, and Molting
Nature
Earthworm Mating, Cocoon Formation, Digestive and Reproductive Systems
Earthworm Mating and Cocoon FormationEach worm has both ovaries and testes. Two worms join by mucus from their clitella. During mating two individuals place themselves against each other in a head-to- tail position. The male genital aperture of one is placed against the spermathecal pore of the other. A mutual exchange of sperms and a … Read more
Aboriginal Use of Fungi – Some Colonial Findings
In 1841 the explorer George Grey published an account of his travels in Western Australia and reported that he’d seen seven species of fungi eaten by the Aborigines. He commented that “The different kinds of fungus are very good. In certain seasons of the year they are abundant, and the natives eat them greedily”. The … Read more
Sixlegs Farms Black Soldier Fly Update (Includes Compost Bins and Mealworms)
So my last meet up with Jacob was in 2018 and how our lives have changed since… Related Links:– Sifting machine.– Lighting from Evo Conversion Systems – EvoConSys.– Bio balls as eggies.– Plastic welder. Related Links:– Compost Tumbler.– Tumbleweed Worm Cafe.
Tree Pruning 101 – City of Stirling & Fiona Blackham of Gaia Permaculture
Video below the Summary (Links contain Amazon products)Pruning helps plants look and grow better, to keep them to size, remove dead/diseased wood, promote growth/fruiting/flowering and deter pest/disease. Know your limits, the hazards and see if you need an expert. Tools you need: Secateurs and pruning snips. Loppers and telescopic ratcheting loppers. Chainsaw and pruning saws. … Read more
Mouse Spider Facts
They are considered to be related to the funnel-web spider. The venom is so similar that either antivenom proves to be effective. Very few instances of ‘venomation’ and low toxicity. They don’t always inject venom when they bite. They’re less toxic than funnel webs but more toxic than redbacks given a 7/10 rating. The female … Read more
