The hosts discuss how to get rid of moss naturally by making the environment less moss-friendly, scraping it off surfaces, using a flat shovel or hoe, and installing a zinc strip on the roof.
The roots of mangrove trees, while visible above ground, are not necessarily larger than those of terrestrial trees. The red mangrove, in particular, is highly valued for its ability to provide habitat and act as a natural protector against storms and tidal waves.
The genus Psilocybe precedes humanity, originated in Africa over 25 million years ago, and has radiated across the world due to plant and animal vectors. While not looking at the hallucinogenic compounds and chemistry of the fungi in detail, researcher Andrew Weil discusses the possibility that many animals, if not all, can experience the effects of these mushrooms like the reindeer in Lapland who eat Amanita.
Palm trees have a single apical meristem or growth point, while dicot trees have multiple apical meristems. The distinct spiky growth on top of a palm tree is a visible sign of the apical meristem.
The speaker describes catching a wood rat, which they had nicknamed "Budgie," that was causing damage to their insulation, using a heart trap with peanut butter as bait.