Windowsill Gardening: Rooting Leeks and Scallions

There are so many plants out there that can be easily rooted in a glass of water on a windowsill. Think herbs, tubers, leafy greens, fruit, root vegetables, bulbs, basil, mint, lemongrass, horseradish, avocado, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrot tops, romaine, celery, ginger, garlic, scallions (green or spring onions) and leeks. – name just a few. […]

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Tips for Chicks: Nourish Your Hens with Calcium

Calcium is an important part of a healthy and happy chicken diet. Whether you have noticed some fragile or soft eggs shells from your girls or just because, now is a great time to think about supplementing them. In most places their egg laying will increase as the days are longer and the weather more […]

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Mozzarella: easy homemade!

My maiden voyage into home cheese making: mozzarella. I started with a kit, for the pure ease of having all the necessary components delivered to my door: Amazon reviews to support, rennet, citric acid and cheese salt. The box itself even looks cheesy. (Sheesh punny but true, they could come up with a more chic […]

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In the Hive: Early Early Spring

Continuing my resolution to be a better beekeeper and bee steward, 2014 marks my fourth season of bee herding and while earning my Apprentice Badge adds a nice bit of flare, beekeeping and stewarding is more about doing than passing a test, a lot like life and career …. There is no GPA in the […]

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Beekeeping: There is an app for that!

While nothing beats the feel and smell of a book in your hands, there are some mobile apps that might have just the information you are looking for. I put together an app collection for managing hives, staying on top of bee news, connecting with others, planning a garden, pass the time or serving as […]

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In the Hive – Late Winter

This year, I want to be a better beekeeper and bee steward. 2014 marks my fourth season of bee herding and while earning my Apprentice Badge adds a nice bit of flare, beekeeping and stewarding is more about doing than passing a test, a lot like life and career …. There is no GPA in […]

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