200 Days

8 years ago

Today marks the 200th day since I first dropped off my application with the USDA's Farm Service Agency back on…

Runamuk at Maine School Garden Day

8 years ago

Runamuk has been invited to participate in Maine School Garden Day to talk about bees! It's been a while since…

What are the Essential Tools Needed to Get Started in Beekeeping?

8 years ago

Potential new beekeepers often ask me what are the essential tools needed to get started in beekeeping? What do I…

Introducing GreenStalk Vertical Gardens! Our New Affiliate Partner!

8 years ago

I'm excited to introduce Runamuk's new affiliate partner: GreenStalk Vertical Gardens and you should be too because they've given Runamuk…

FSA Loan Request Approved!

8 years ago

Yesterday I received word from my FSA agent that my loan request has been approved. It shouldn't have been in…

Farmer Talent Show to Benefit the Madison Farmers’ Market

8 years ago

I'm donning my hat as Director of the Madison Farmers' Market for this post, to unabashedly promote the market and…

Parting Ways

8 years ago

After 2 years working together, Paul and I are parting ways. It's always difficult when you care about someone to…

#WinterGrowingChallenge #4: Wrapping It Up

8 years ago

We've reached the end of my #WinterGrowingChallenge for the 2017-2018 winter season and I already know I'm going to do…

Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening – Book Review

8 years ago

Peter Burke's book: Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening has served as a bible of sorts throughout my #WinterGrowingChallenge. I found it…

Feeding bees pollen-patties in early spring

8 years ago

Each winter, as we work to grow our apiary to the goal of 100 hives, I closely monitor the condition…