The winter holidays look a lot closer on this side of Halloween. I start getting the itch to get ready for Christmas and other holidays, but it feels a little too soon to pull out the tree and tinsel. To solve this dilemma, I like to get ready for the other inevitable: gift-giving. Infusions: An ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadBees give life to our gardens, but over the past few decades they’ve run into a number of issues harming the population. One of the most insidious are Varroa mites. Although only 1.1 to 1.5 mm wide, enough of them can destroy a hive, which is why it’s important to control Varroa mites in the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolDandelions are my favorite flower. Bright and sunny, a cheerful reminder that spring has arrived. They are also delicious. Dandelion honey is one of my favorite preparations. It’s a great vegan substitute for honey in many dishes. I particularly love it over roasted butternut squash, or as a honey-mustard dip, or drizzled over fruit kebabs. ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadPlums are an incredibly underrated fruit. They work for sweet AND savory applications with ease, dressing up or going casual for whatever the occasion requires. Plums are in full swing in my area right now, and, lacking a tree of my own at the moment, I picked up a delightful batch of bubblegum plums from ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadWe’ve caught 5 skunks so far this summer, and I’ve learned a lot about their behavior as a result of this crash course in skunk management. Why are skunks a problem? As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, the skunks are primarily a nuisance in our yard because of the beehives. They sit in front of ...
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