Fresh Maple Syrup, Now on Tap
I first made maple syrup about 10 years ago. After [...]
Hand Pollinating Squash
You planted your squash as soon as the Soil Temperature reached 70 degrees. Over the past 60 days, you've watched delightedly as your small seed has turned into a monster plant that seems to grow by the day. You watch in eager anticipation as your plant fills with orange blooms, expecting that squashes are immanent. You wait and wait but despite all the signs, a squash never appears. What's going on? How can you help ensure that you'll soon have tasty squashes sitting on your kitchen table?
DIY Garlic Powder
Growing garlic is easy. Turning garlic into garlic powder is easy. And, let’s face it, enjoying garlic powder is also easy! Learn how to make your own garlic powder so you too can enjoy this tasty addition to your food.
The Key to Successful Germination
I've tried planting without this nifty device. The results were utterly disappointing. From now on, I'm relying on this necessary gardening tool to successfully germinate seeds both indoors and out.
Building Bee Equipment
Is it cost effective to build bee equipment? Where can you find plans? Find the answers to these questions and more!
Honeybee Swarms
A honeybee swarm is nature's way of producing new colonies of honeybees. For the beekeeper, capturing a swarm means new bees at no cost!
Swarms, Swarms, And More Swarms
Can a honeybee hive swarm more than once in a single season? YES!!!
Book Review: Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth
Need a handy resource about starting seeds? I have just the book for you!
Helping Pollinators Overwinter
Although the winter isn’t over yet, and there are plenty more cold days to come, I’m pleased to announce the spring flowers have started blooming at our farm! Planting native plants with a variety of bloom times can help ease the pressure on many native pollinator species.
Becoming a Mother Hen: 8 Must Haves for Raising Chicks
We're raising baby chicks from eggs in an incubator. Hatching day is approaching, so we're gathering our chick supplies in preparation for the big day!
