We have a lot of critters on our property in zone 9b Florida. Some are wild, and some we care for. Some are beneficial to our food forest garden and others we just keep as friends. Check out all of our critters and how we care for them!
The kids and I have found many different species of caterpillars, moths, and butterflies in our yard in Brevard County, Florida. We love to photograph them, identify them and learn about their superpowers – or their unique survival skills. Not only are bugs fascinating to learn about, but as a gardener, you need to know…
Sulcata tortoises, aka the African Spurred Tortoise, are the 3rd largest tortoise species in the world. And how my 5 year old convinced me we needed one, I dunno… But, surprisingly, our sulcata has a great personality and I’ve grown quite fond of her. She comes out of her pen to greet us and he…
Mealworms are commonly used as a protein-rich food for chickens and reptiles, and there is a growing trend of people raising them for human consumption. Raising mealworms is a simple process that can be done at home with minimal effort. Mealworms are easy and fun to raise. They require minimal space, it’s inexpensive to set…