To save the Bees: we must first save the Wildflowers
In 1940, a Protection Act was passed for the Bald and Golden Eagles. These skyward scavengers suffered from DDT exposure … Continue reading To save the Bees: we must first save the Wildflowers
Category: Permaculture
Teach children the Way of the Bee
If you have not heard the latest then here it is- there’s a new children’s picture book coming out soon. … Continue reading Teach children the Way of the Bee
Persimmons and Hazelnuts: Bigger is Better when it comes to pollination.
We’ve all heard that bigger is better. Well, sometimes it is. Bigger fruit, bigger nuts, better crops. When my wife … Continue reading Persimmons and Hazelnuts: Bigger is Better when it comes to pollination.
The Cornerstone of Saving the Bees: Local Beekeepers and their Supporters.
Wouldn’t it be sweet if the phrase, ‘Save the Bees,’ soon changed to ‘Saved the Bees?’ Imagine if every town, … Continue reading The Cornerstone of Saving the Bees: Local Beekeepers and their Supporters.
Weeds are Wildflowers, let them Bee. Part 2
There are several sounds that a beekeeper loves to hear and one that they do not. The sound that beekeepers … Continue reading Weeds are Wildflowers, let them Bee. Part 2
Get the Best bear fence for your beehives.
One day we got a phone call. Our apiary furthest to the south had some beehives knocked over on the … Continue reading Get the Best bear fence for your beehives.
Queens with benefits: running your own Mating nucs.
Have you ever accidentally squashed or damaged one of your queens? Perhaps you were being a bit rough while pulling … Continue reading Queens with benefits: running your own Mating nucs.