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Feeding bees pollen-patties in early spring

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

8 years ago

Repurposed Containers for Growing Shoots

One of the great things about growing shoots is that it's so versatile! You don't need expensive equipment to get…

8 years ago

How to Grow Shoots for a Supply of Leafy Green Vegetables This Winter

Supply your household with a source of fresh, leafy green vegetables this winter by learning how to grow your own…

8 years ago

13 Reasons to Grow Your Own Shoots This Winter

I am so pumped about this whole Winter Growing Challenge that I want every household to do this with me…

8 years ago

Know Your Persephone Period

There were 9.5 hours of daylight yesterday. Here in Maine the Persephone Period has begun. If Halloween festivities and the…

8 years ago

Sowing Seeds Mid-August For A Winter Harvest

It's mid-August already, but there's still time to sow a number of different vegetables for a winter harvest. If you're…

8 years ago

3 Easy Ways To Promote Native Bees On Your Farm Or Homestead

For farmers and homesteaders, it just makes sense to promote the myriad of native bees on your farm.  By encouraging native…

8 years ago

8 tips for growing a fall garden

If you're as serious as I am about growing your own food you might be considering extending your season with…

8 years ago

Agribon in the Garden

Farmers and gardeners are discovering the benefits of using agribon in the garden. Also known as "row-cover", this lightweight fabric…

8 years ago

Installing Packaged Bees

This past Saturday I installed packaged bees into the existing equipment of my recently deceased hives in the Runamuk apiary.…

9 years ago