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Mark and I made an early trip to the County to pick up bees Sunday morning. These are nucs (starter hives) for our bee mentorship participants from last year. These mentorship participants learned how to bee keep last year and now they are full fledged beekeepers with their own hives. We were musing about just how exciting it must be for them. It sure is for us. Learning something new can’t help but enhance our lives. It's the excitement of a whole new world seen from a different lens.   Beekeeping as a hobby has exploded in recent years and...

On the flower side of the farm, the plants are really starting to get their grow on. It takes a bit to get over the shock of being transplanted but once they get established, they take right off. Since they are exerting so much energy it’s the perfect time to give them a little boost. Think of it as encouragement to keep going! Compost tea will help your plants grow strong roots and foliage. It’s as simple as watering them with it. Have you heard of this concoction before? It's a healthy, organic way to boost your plants. A handful...

I have a sweet tooth, there I said it. Sweet over salty for me any day of the week and the sweeter the better. The more sugar I consume, the more I crave it. Even if it’s a handful of chocolate chips meant for cookies.  There is overwhelming evidence of just how bad refined sugar is for us. A few years back I did a sugar detox. I learned that refined sugar is in pretty much everything …ketchup, mayo etc and I started actively seeking out recipes that were naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. I stopped putting sugar...

Herbs will brighten any dish. Whether finely chopped and sprinkled on top of a salad, blended into a smoothie or whirled into pesto, they will guarantee that whatever you’re making tastes better.    Now, think beyond the kitchen…did you know that herbs also are also great in bouquets? They are easy to grow, add fragrance, interest and texture to any flower arrangements. Oh, and they also have a great vase life with most easily lasting weeks in just plain water.    Here are 3 dual purpose herbs that you can use in the kitchen and as a cut flower.  Now,...