BABY ALLIGATOR GRABS ITS BREAKFAST
This video was captured a one of Florida’s State Parks. We’ve seen a few large alligators….but this is a first. The baby gator was waiting patiently for his meal to come swimming by. He didn’t move a muscle ….until….
LU THE HIPPO HOMOSASSA SPRINGS STATE PARK
One of the favorite residents of the park. Always have to stop and say “hey” to Lu. He’s 56 this year
AQUAPONICS – EPSOM SALTS
“Epsom salts is hydrated magnesium sulfate (about 10 percent magnesium and 13 percent sulfur). Magnesium is critical for seed germination and the production of chlorophyll, fruit, and nuts. Magnesium helps strengthen cell walls and improves plants’ uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.” (National Gardening Association) We add it to the Aquaponic System
UNIQUE TREE…LEAVING YOUR MARK… HOW?
Came across this tree in the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, Florida The carvings in this tree grows out. Amazing!
FEEDING CHICKENS MEALWORMS AND DARKLING BEETLES
Adding extra protein to the chickens diet Not much fuss to “grow” Purchase Mealworms from the local pet store Place in bin with oats, oatmeal etc. (grains) Add a couple slices of potatoe. Keep adding oats (or whatever you chose) as the worms eat and slices of potatoe as they dry up The worms will change into pupa…pupa into darkling beetles…Beetles lay eggs….and the cycle continues If the bin is kept in a warm place year round the cycle is quicker With very little work and alot of patients the mealworms will multiply….Expand into more totes….multiply… The chickens will love you
SWEETWATER WETLANDS PARK IN GAINESVILLE FLORIDA
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland habitat of more than 125 acres. Shaped like the head of an alligator, the park has several miles of trails and is teeming with plants and animals. With every visit there’s something new to see… Different kind of birds are everywhere… This guy caught his fish and of course there are alligator
PUPPIES ARE FINDING NEW HOMES…
Two of our English Mastiff puppies have a new family…they were adopted together! Their new family live on 7 acres with a pond. So excited for them! Have a great life Rosco and Huck.
MANATEES AT HOMOSASSA SPRINGS STATE PARK
One of the best places to watch Manatee. When the weather gets cool the Manatee gather in the warm water of the springs. The underwater observatory is great.
OLD TRAIN DEPOT…HERITAGE VILLAGE PINELLAS COUNTY FLORIDA
Next door to the Florida Botanical Gardens in Pinellas County is the Heritage Village. 31 historic buildings including a school, general store, sponge warehouse,firehouse,historic homes and more. Here’s a few pictures of the train depot. Hers a link to their website
ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPPIES
Born March 24th 3 Girls 4 Boys….3 of them Fuzzies! Mom and Dad