Not so fast – still learning
Over the past few years, I’ve faced a number of setbacks. 2021 was a highlight with a great honey harvest and an excellent hive survival… Read More »Not so fast – still learning
Farm Journal
Our tiny Maple Syrup production
Every year, we make our own maple syrup by tapping just ten trees. We always aim at making one gallon of syrup, which will last… Read More »Our tiny Maple Syrup production
Plant of the month: Jewelweed
Jewelweed is a widespread and common plant that occurs in moist, semi-shady areas throughout northern and eastern North America. It is a self-seeding annual with… Read More »Plant of the month: Jewelweed
Plant of the month: Tansy
We selected Tansy as plant of the month for June because of the plant’s insect repellent property, e.g. ticks. You can easily make your own… Read More »Plant of the month: Tansy
Plant of the month: dandelions
This choice may surprise as dandelions are mostly regarded as weed despite their cheerful yellow flowers. Unfortunately for dandelions, not many people know that this… Read More »Plant of the month: dandelions
Finally SUCCESS
It is now March 2020 and there are still 4 hives alive. The red and white are still strong after the winter, green and blue… Read More »Finally SUCCESS
Plant of the month: Pussy willows
Pussy willows (Salix discolor) are members of the willow family. They are normally grown as shrubs but can grow into small trees if not pruned… Read More »Plant of the month: Pussy willows
A new year 2020
One more time:The last 3 years with my bees have been very hard. I got new bees in the spring every year. Everything developed great… Read More »A new year 2020
A new year 2019
A hive, as I have it, is not the same as a hole in a tree, as the bees would use naturally in many cases. So last summer I started to build a new home for my bees. I want them better protected from the environment and perhaps this way I can increase the odds that my bees survive.