Think Different: Warré Hives
Monday October 31, 2011
Yes, you will have plenty of company if you use a traditional Langstroth hive. And for a beginning beekeeper, that is probably the best place to start. But if you ... Read More
Get Supplied
Monday October 31, 2011
Keeping bees next season? You will want to stock up on supplies, and suss out possible package bee suppliers, now. It's not too early! Most beekeeping suppliers face a rush ... Read More
Feeding Your Bees
Sunday October 30, 2011
This time of year, many beekeepers are scrambling to top up honey stores before the long winter. If you suffered from a poor nectar flow this year or your hives ... Read More
Finding Grants, Loans and Information
Sunday October 30, 2011
If you're a beginning farmer, you may not be connected with all the possible sources of grants, loans, workshops, courses, and educational resources that are available to you. I've compiled ... Read More
Got Eggs? Make a Frittata
Friday October 28, 2011
Frittatas are a super-easy, delicious way to use up excess eggs. You can whip up a meal, or breakfast for the family for the next few days, and make short ... Read More
Help for Young Farmers
Thursday October 27, 2011
Just a couple of days ago, a bill to help young and beginning farmers was introduced in Congress: the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011 (here is the ... Read More
Pumpkin Shortage
Friday October 21, 2011
Call it The Great Pumpkin Shortage. Call it more of a phantom shortage than a real one. Call it what you will. But it seems that there may be fewer ... Read More
Photo of the Week: Tractor
Wednesday October 12, 2011
Photo © Lauren Ware
Extend the Season
Friday October 7, 2011
It's getting chilly out there! Have you had a first frost yet? We have. Which reminds me, I haven't built the cold frames I wanted to build yet. Whether it's ... Read More
Photo of the Week: Peak
Wednesday October 5, 2011
Photo © Lauren Ware
Raising Chickens for Meat
Tuesday October 4, 2011
Raising chickens for meat can be a very cost-effective way to supply your family with food, and it can also be a great foundation for, or addition to, your small-scale ... Read More
Protecting Bees from Bears
Saturday October 1, 2011
A fence around the beehive? To keep the bees in? No...to keep the bears out.
A bear attacked one of my beehives last week, tearing apart the frames, scattering bees and ... Read More