The Year of the House

13 years ago

It's been just over two weeks since we went back to the bank to formally apply for our construction loan.…

Apiary expansion up-date

13 years ago

This past weekend the hive in the backyard here in-town swarmed.  They settled nearby and I was able to collect…

How and why to make your own apiary splits & nucs

13 years ago

Swarming is a natural tendency for bees in the spring and early summer, and making splits and nucs is just…

Tick patrol

13 years ago

Meet the newest addition to the Runamuk farm! (more…)

Carpe diem: Monday’s Musings

13 years ago

It may seem juvenile, but I don’t care–I am a huge fan of Disney’s Phineas & Ferb. I think even…

What is sustainable living?

13 years ago

You hear it everywhere these days--businesses and families alike are striving to lead a more sustainable existence.  I've mentioned it…

Farm-site progress report

13 years ago

It's long process when you're building your farm from the ground up. I knew this when we chose this route--we…

Monday’s Musings: On appreciating nature

13 years ago

Monday's Musings is a new weekly theme I'm working to establish here on the blog (along with Sustainable Saturday--so be…

Splits & nuc-making workshop postponed

13 years ago

After much deliberation and a trip to the Medicine Hill apiary, I've decided to push the date of our Splits…

Home gardeners beware of pesticides in potting soils & nursery plants

13 years ago

This past Tuesday at the monthly meeting of the Somerset Beekeepers, we hosted Gary Fish from the Maine Board of…