Sylvia RoseOct 135 min readRot & Decay: Process of Organic PutrefactionDecay is a fundamental aspect of life cycles. An essential and complex process in the natural world, decay involves breakdown of organic...
Sylvia RoseOct 133 min readMetal to Rust: Unseen Organisms in ActionRust, the reddish-brown coating on metals, is formed by exposure to oxygen and moisture. Responsible for this phenomenon are several...
Sylvia RoseOct 135 min readFermentation & Rot: Comparing Processes Fermentation and rot are natural processes. While they may seem synonymous, a closer look reveals the differences between the two....
Sylvia RoseOct 54 min readMother of Vinegar & Microbial Life in a BottleMother of vinegar ( Mycoderma aceti ), is a fascinating compound of life, with a range of health benefits and versatile uses. The Mother...
Sylvia RoseOct 54 min readVinegar Eels: Life Cycle & Survival in VinegarVinegar eels ( Turbovecula aceti ) are a vital link in the complexity of microscopic life forms. These tiny creatures are only 1-2 mm...
Sylvia RoseSep 15 min readHow to Make Iron Oxide Pigment at HomeMake non-toxic iron oxide pigments for painting, dyes, glazes, artistic to industrial uses. Iron oxide (Fe2O3) or rust exists on Earth...
Sylvia RoseJun 28, 20238 min readAnimal Spirits - Frog, Cat, BullAncient people of Europe including the Germanic tribes were close to nature in all its forms. In shamanic tradition, animal spirits can...
Sylvia RoseJun 16, 20234 min readAnimal Spirits - Puma, Butterfly, DogWithin the shamanic bestiary countless animal spirits and totems arise. An ancestor of the Puma once roamed the fertile valleys and...