Rats have a terrible reputation, owed to their association with the Black Death, centuries ago. I am going to blow the rumours out of the water and show you why these wonderful rodents are the perfect pets. Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Roses and Insects – Nothing is Ever Perfect!
Your rose garden is looking great. Good for you. Now you plan to sit back, relax, and enjoy the soon to be unleashed bouquet of color. Ahhh… if only it was that simple. Unfortunately, while the new growth on your bushes shows the promise of developing flower buds and a forthcoming feast for your eyes, … Continue reading »
How NOT to Eat Mealworms
This is one of those posts that tries to show you what not to do. If you ever decide to dabble with Entomophagy (the eating of insects), and have never eaten them before, keep the following in mind. Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle, and are an important source of protein for … Continue reading »
Tips for Selecting an Ideal Rainwater Tank
Installing a rain water storage tank is advantageous to any homeowner, since the additional supply of water gives liberty to utilize water as they please and be free from any water restrictions. Below are a number of tips that will be of great importance when it comes to purchasing water tanks; Selecting the water storage … Continue reading »
Shiitake Muchrooms
Oh the joy my friends for mushrooms are now a part of the Ground to Ground menu. They grow well with coffee grounds you see, black gold see, sweet sweet grounds see. Plenty more posts of coffee grounds and mushrooms to follow… Continue reading »
About Quail – Coffee Grounds Dust Bath
I had one of the best experiences with the quail today, and had to get it on video. These quail are being introduced to a 80/20 mix of aged used coffee grounds with triple washed sand. This is not the first post of mine to mention how quail love a dust bath, but they never … Continue reading »
Herb Gardening All Year Long
If you are a food lover who loves to cook with fresh herbs – you should think about starting your own indoor herb garden. Indoor herb gardens are easy to grow and require little work compared to outdoor gardens. If you want to save money on your herbs or if you find yourself scouring the … Continue reading »
