If they can just remove the middle man and become the supplier as well as the distributor...

posted by Mordhaus 1 month 3 weeks ago • 144 views • 16 secs

"Take a look inside a hive as a wasp queen begins her reign; founding a colony, hunting to feed her brood and defending against intruders. As the sun rises, something royal stirs inside a pile of firewood.... continue reading

posted by ant 1 month 4 weeks ago • 14 views • 5:23

"... More people have food allergies than ever before. Peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, and even milk… the list of possibly dangerous foods seems to get longer every day. But why do some people’s... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 7 months ago • 25 views • 12:10

I didn't know that you could buy seeds or fruit trees with SNAP benefits. But I do know that things need to change.

posted by w1ndex 1 year 9 months 1 week ago • 19 views • 10:21

STAY INSIDE!

posted by Mordhaus 1 year 11 months 2 weeks ago • 274 views • 1:22

"SweeTango, Zestar, Rave, Cosmic Crisp, Evercrisp, Arctic, Kissabel, Envy. These are the names of fancy new apples hoping to satisfy your taste buds. ... Farmers are racing to grow and sell the perfect... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 12 months ago • 7 views • 4:44

So unshelled Brazil nuts are actually seeds found inside a larger fruit that looks like a cannonball. Learn something new everyday.

posted by nanrod 2 years 1 month 4 weeks ago • 389 views • 11:08

Stupid brain ... YouTube: Scientists think that evolution may not have prepared our brains for donuts, and an international research team has found out that some of earth’s oldest, largest trees are... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 2 years 4 months ago • 433 views • 5:59

"... Every once in a while, all the oaks or spruces or other plants in a region suddenly produce a tremendous bounty of seeds – up to 100 times more than usual. But why do they do it, and how do they... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 5 months 1 week ago • 181 views • 2:57

This is the EXPAND R5090, a mechanical tarpaulin that can speed up the harvesting process by 25% according to its creators. It can work in conjunction with the Pellenc Buggy 5000 Shaker to harvest a range... continue reading

posted by b4rringt0n 2 years 7 months ago • 309 views • 3:24

"See James go at it with a buzz and a Chainsaw! Trees fall, property gets damaged and James almost kicks the tree cutter's bucket when he falls asleep in a tree with a running chainsaw." From http://digg.com/odd_stuff... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 331 views • 5:27

I built a prawn trap from lawyer cane, sticks and vine. Then I caught some prawns and ate them. Prawn (and fish) traps are simple traps designed to catch aquatic life due to their shape. It consists... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 3 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 252 views • 7:16

From http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/23/13036218/moose-robot-video-watch-psa-please-dont ...

posted by ant 4 years 3 weeks ago • 35 views • 13 secs

"Farmers, pharmacists and energy experts! Leaf-cutter ants put on quite a show. In established colonies, millions of 'workers' cut and carry sections of leaves larger than their own bodies as part of... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 3 weeks ago • 31 views • 2:29

A barrel of maple syrup from Quebec is worth more today than a barrel of crude oil. Producers are reaping the benefits, but not all agree with the tactics that whipped the supply chain into shape

posted by Mordhaus 4 years 6 months ago • 264 views • 4:44

"The avocado is highly regarded by many people as delicious and nutritious, but the most extraordinary thing about avocados may be their very existence..." From http://boingboing.net/2016/04/01/in-plant-evolution-term... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 830 views • 3:54

Here is the video link detailing the horrifying abuse coconut farmers in south east asia subject monkeys (specifically pig-tailed macaques) to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nNz_... This is a... continue reading

"It's definitely not gonna be beef this time of year ..." YouTube: When society collapses, will you be prepared?

posted by PlayhousePals 5 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 468 views • 4:16

The creator of the Tree of 40 Fruits does TED talks explaining how he went about making them. slightly more info at http://www.treeof40fruit.com/

posted by newtboy 6 years 2 months 1 week ago • 465 views • 5:18