Are you a Wanna Bee? Build a Solitary-bee House
What is it about bees or beekeeping that is so scary? If…
The Three Sisters Legacy: The Science Behind Companion Planting
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as having some know-it-all tell you why…
Permaculture: The Truly Sustainable Way of Life
What is Permaculture? Permanent agriculture. A system for feeding and caring for…
Wintering Bees
Before you read "Wintering Bees", have you read "Getting Ready to Get…
Preparing Bees for Winter: Getting Ready to Get Bees Ready For Winter
This was article supposed to be something about how honey bees and…
Growing a Butterfly Garden: Host Plants to Attract Butterflies
Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in…
Bees for Free
If you are new to, or interested in, beekeeping, you will eventually…
Adventures of a Beekeeper’s Wife
“You are about to enter a whole new world,” the retired beekeeper…
In Favor of a Naturalized Lawn
Early every spring as I drive into town I notice that people…
Attract Wildlife to Your Property
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. …
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…
Look to the Weeds: Using Weeds as Soil Indicators
Gardeners and farmers constantly battle with weeds, but they can have a…