Biomimicry by Kimberly Lindsey https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg ELED 406 en-us 2019-10-03 01:38:34 UTC 2024-11-21 19:57:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Photo retrieved from:Barrel Cactus. Retrieved 01 October 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_cactus kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801435 2019-10-03 01:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801435 #1 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801626

Because of its adaptations, this cactus has been able to survive. One of those adaptations is water retention. The stem is shaped like a barrel and serves as a water reservoir.(Barrel Cactus Adaptations, 2019)

]]> 2019-10-03 01:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801626 #2 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801686 The spines on this plant also serve as protection from animals and heat. Protection from animals eating the plant.(Barrel Cactus Adaptations, 2019)]]> 2019-10-03 01:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801686 #3 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801833 3. This plant's root system is designed to absorb water. This is important since this plant is found in deserts.(Barrel Cactus Adaptations, 2019)]]> 2019-10-03 01:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801833 #4 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801992 4. There are very few animals that can get past the spines to eat at the plant. However, the animals that can get to the plant, spreads the seeds of this plant, aiding in reproduction.(Barrel Cactus Adaptations, 2019)]]> 2019-10-03 01:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392801992 References for Adaptations kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802064 Reference
"Barrel Cactus Adaptations." Gardenerdy. Retrieved 01 October 2019. https://gardenerdy.com/barrel-cactus-adaptations]]> 2019-10-03 01:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802064 #1 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802540 We can make spine-like plant bed covers, for small gardens, to keep animals from munching on our veggies.

]]> 2019-10-03 01:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802540 #2 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802751 We can consider their barrel shaped stem that serves as a water reservoir, and create a continuous watering system, much like a water hose sprinkler system that allows a small amount of water to continuously water plants, to keep the small garden watered.

]]> 2019-10-03 01:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802751 #3 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802836 We could take into account the root system that absorbs water. We could also design a tube-like water reservoir beneath the ground, near the roots to keep plenty of water in that area. ]]> 2019-10-03 01:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802836 #4 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802895 Not all animals will damage your veggies! There are some that are actually needed in the garden. By designing a plant bed cover that will keep out larger animals, there are some smaller creatures that will still have access to the garden area. Bugs such as, ladybugs, bees, garden spiders, and praying mantis are considered beneficial to the plants.]]> 2019-10-03 01:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392802895 References for bugs that are beneficial to gardens: kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392803507
Grant, Amy.

garden-how-

]]> 2019-10-03 01:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392803507 #1 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392803932 We can make spine-like plant bed covers, for small gardens, to keep animals from munching on our veggies.

]]> 2019-10-03 01:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392803932 #2 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804016 We can consider their barrel shaped stem that serves as a water reservoir, and create a continuous watering system, much like a water hose sprinkler system that allows a small amount of water to continuously water plants, to keep the small garden watered. ]]> 2019-10-03 01:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804016 #3 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804104 We could take into account the root system that absorbs water. We could also design a tube-like water reservoir beneath the ground, near the roots to keep plenty of water in that area. ]]> 2019-10-03 01:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804104 #4 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804285 Not all animals will damage your veggies! There are some that are actually needed in the garden. By designing a plant bed cover that will keep out larger animals, there are some smaller creatures that will still have access to the garden area. Bugs such as, ladybugs, bees, garden spiders, and praying mantis are considered beneficial to the plants.]]> 2019-10-03 01:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804285 References kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804432 Grant, Amy.

Beneficial Garden Animals: What Animals Are Good For Gardens. Retrieved 01 October 2019. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/beneficial-garden-animals.htm

]]> 2019-10-03 01:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392804432 Original Prototype kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392806134 This prototype is made using barbed wire fencing on the plant bed cover. Barbed wire fencing will give the same effect as spines to keep animals from eating the plants. However, the barbed wires must be closer. ]]> 2019-10-03 02:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392806134 Prototype 2 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392806271 The second prototype is much better, as it is woven wire fencing with barbs on it. This will guarantee spaces too small for animals, as well as, barbs that will resemble the spines on the barrel cactus, that keeps animals from eating the plants. This is different than the first prototype, as it has smaller openings so that small animals aren't able to get through the fencing style sides.]]> 2019-10-03 02:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392806271 Prototype #3 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392806394 The finished product!
The final prototype includes a woven fence-like cover, made of wood. The barbs that resemble the barrel cactus spines can be screwed into the wood. This is a much more durable plant box cover. This prototype also includes hinged sides. The hinged sides will allow the gardener to lift the sides and gather vegetables from the sides. This guarantees easy veggie picking as well as a guarantee of veggies that animals have not been munching on!

]]> 2019-10-03 02:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392806394 Plant/Herb Box Covers kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392807237 2019-10-03 02:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392807237 How would you like to have a neat little garden that is safe from hungry animals? kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392807418 2019-10-03 02:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392807418 kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392807563 So many times we put a whole summer's work into a vegetable garden, only to find that our hard work was in vain, because of some hungry animals that helped themselves to our vegetables. No more! I have a plan! Take a look at the new plant/herb box cover designed to keep out hungry animals!]]> 2019-10-03 02:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392807563 What inspired me to create a plant/herb box cover? kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392808138 It seems that every time I plant a garden, the animals get first pick of my hard work. I would like to have a small backyard plant box with some of my favorite garden vegetables. With this handy cover, I can keep my vegetables safe from hungry animals. With hinges the sides can be lifted with ease and I can pick vegetables from each side of the plant box.]]> 2019-10-03 02:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392808138 Plant/Herb Box Cover kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392808801 This is the finished model of the plant/herb box cover.

]]> 2019-10-03 02:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392808801 The Barrel Cactus kdlindsey77 https://padlet.com/kdlindsey77/xlld85yeh4kg/wish/392809314 A barrel cactus can be found in desert regions of North America. Because of its adaptations, this cactus has been able to survive.

"Barrel Cactus Addaptations." Gardenerdy. Retrieved 01 October 2019. https://gardenerdy.com/barrel-cactus-adaptations

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