Another Chapter in the Case of the Missing Bees

Another Chapter in the Case of the Missing Bees

A faint trail led through the wetland grass, winding from the darker woods and out into the open edge of the meadow.  I knew the bear frequented these lower woods, and the trail was big enough that it couldn’t have been anything else. My mom and I were...
Big Leaf Maple: A Homestead Cornerstone

Big Leaf Maple: A Homestead Cornerstone

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed with an amazing tree that has proven to be one of the cornerstones of our homesteading way of life. The Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) towers over the edges of the pastures, casting a deep shade in the summer months...
2014’s Rear View Mirror

2014’s Rear View Mirror

This past year was one of many firsts for us:  first farm, first goats, first pigs, first bacon and cheese making, the list could go on and on. It’s been a year of exploring new dreams, tackling new adventures and getting out of our comfort zone, yet again. 2014...
The Definition of a Beekeeper

The Definition of a Beekeeper

We are not yet beekeepers.  We are more like “bee putter in boxers.”  It was the “keeping” part that gave us trouble. Last week we purchased a package of bees, and with the utmost care and attention, sure that we were following...