Seasonal Allergies – Why Local Honey Might Just Be The Cure!
It’s Spring, and that means seasonal allergies are hitting people head on like a Mack truck! Pollen counts in the Spring can reach ridiculous levels as trees, shrubs, bushes and …
5 Amazing Facts About Honey Bees
No matter how hard we work, or how many hours Mary and I might put into our chores, we can never come close to matching the work level of our honey bees at the …
We Have Baby Apples! The Power of Planning, Patience and Persistence…
“You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day …
Preparing The Honeybee Hives For Winter
Last winter was devastating for honeybee hives in our area – and unfortunately, we were not left unscathed. Our single hive was simply unable to survive the extreme cold of January …
The Bees Arrive – The Farm Gets Two New Hives And A Feisty Queen!
Spring is always one of the busiest times of the year for Mary and I – but the last few weeks have been near-crazy around the house and farm. In addition …
Building Beehives, Collecting Rain Water – And Why You Should Always Listen To Your Wife!
Although the weather still struggles to warm up – it has been a busy week with much to finish up before the planting season arrives. Indoor Seedlings: All of our …
Keeping Bees – Adding More Hives To The Farm This Year
Anyone who reads our blog with regularity quickly realizes how vital of a role honey plays in our life at the farm. Honey is a main ingredient in our strawberry …
The Honey Bees Arrive At The Farm! The Sunday Farm Update
The dream of having our own bee hive at the farm – and of course our own honey, finally became a reality this past week! On Friday, we received our …