This 1858 poem by John Greenleaf Whittier “Telling the Bees” tells the story of a traveller returning to the home of his lover Mary. He finds the beehives being draped in black, and knows instantly that the house is in mourning – his hope being that the doleful tune being sung is not about his beloved. I should note that…
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So. Im guessing you are at one of two points in your backyard beekeeping journey: The idea of backyard beekeeping is so lovely to you, but its so random and scary and completely foreign. You can’t imagine how to actually get there, so it’s in your “one day when I buy my dream land” list. Or, You are convinced that…
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So you have a brand new starter – congratulations! You are on your way to a (hopefully!) long and happy love affair with a yummy and nutritious food. If you have already purchased a starter, I don’t need to sell you on the benefits of sourdough bread. But if you haven’t made the leap yet – do it!! You won’t…
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