Gift of a lifetime

13 years ago

On December 21, 2012--the day of the Winter Solstice, I received the gift of a lifetime. After the flurry of…

Gearing up for the celebration of the Winter Solstice at Runamuk

13 years ago

As it is for many families, the holiday season is a fun time here at Runamuk.  While we don't celebrate…

10 tips to help you stretch your meat-budget

13 years ago

Previously I ranted about budget-meat versus local and sustainably raised meats.  I'm not going to rehash the topic--but you can…

Boundary marking ritual

13 years ago

The day came at last when Keith and I could go out to the old Burns farm to mark out…

Basic beekeeping with the Somerset Beekeepers

13 years ago

It's getting to be that time of year again--the Somerset Beekeepers are planning their annual bee-school for the communities of…

Meat rant

13 years ago

I want to take a moment today to talk about meat.  Actually--I'm going to stand on my soap-box and rant…

The amazing co-evolution of plants and pollinators

13 years ago

When I took that initial foray into beekeeping, I didn't realize just how amazing the act of pollination really is. …

Bombtastic bumblebees

13 years ago

I am a honeybee beekeeper, but the entire spectrum of pollinators fascinates me (this is the driving force behind Runamuk's…

A long road

13 years ago

I went out to "Ye Olde Burns Farm" on Sunday to get these photos to share with you.  Even after…