ON THE PATH TO ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT
Summary below Summary: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now – Chinese Proverb Have a look at your garden and spend some time to figure out where the sun goes, your slopes, etc. Make your observations season to season and year to year. First know … Read more
The Bird Care and Conservation Society Inc. discourages the public from feeding wild birds. We advise that native trees should be planted that provide nectar, pollen, seed and berries, and attract insects. This will be a permanent food source that will never go on holidays or move house leave the birds who are relying on … Read more
(In-depth presentation below) Earthworms can be divided into three main groups, called ecotypes, each of which describes a different ecological grouping based on its behaviour: Epigeic earthworms live on the surface of the soil in leaf litter. These species tend not to make burrows but live in and feed on the leaf litter. Epigeic earthworms are also often … Read more
Link to the facebook event The Cockatube Nesting Box from Landcare SJ – Intro by Francis Smit
They existed before dinosaurs. They always have to be close to fresh water. Being excellent fliers and sky hunters, they fly in different styles. Damselflies are cautious with a graceful ballet. Dragonflies can go at 50km/h and can hover like a helicopter, they’re more daring and go further. Dragonflies have the tools to devour any … Read more
(Video documentary under the summary) – It spends hours cleaning it’s front legs. It’s main weapon. After eating their victims alive, the cleaning begins again. – The usually hang upside down to be less noticeable. – The male will sneak up on the female because he doesn’t want to be her meal until he has … Read more
