We are most definitely beginner beekeepers. We are diving in this year with our first hives. And this is our guide: Well, and a Beekeeping for Beginners class. I was 5th on the waiting list but luckily got into the class a day before it was to begin. Phew! I didn’t want to put my… Continue reading Bees on the Way
I should actually shout: “LUM-BER!” Because that is where these trees are headed. So, yeah. It was time for some more trees to fall. And when it’s time to take trees down, our roles follow the rules of gender and patriarchy: my father cuts the tree down. Dan stands nearby, and then runs a second… Continue reading TIM-BER!
Forget my promise of a field preparation post. I need to focus on something more colorful for a bit. Luckily, signs of spring are increasing everyday. The garlic is growing beautifully: We planted garlic last November and we will harvest it in July. Under the white row cover is turnips and carrots: Not very impressive… Continue reading Images of Spring
Spring is near! And we are ready with a new greenhouse! Here are some pictures of the plastic going on: I was on quality control, so I made sure to note that the plastic was going on correctly: The ribs of the house look really cool: And the finished product! Dan rigged up these roll-up… Continue reading New Greenhouse is a Go
Most of our land is used for annual vegetable cultivation, but we also have about 30 fruit trees and 35 berry bushes. Small, and not producing fruit yet, but bear with us. (Pun intended. Get it?) Last weekend I put in raspberry bushes. Here’s a look at the process. We ordered three varieties bare-root from… Continue reading Raspberries In
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