Tag Archives: beekeeping

Monday Recap: It’s the Bee’s Knee’s

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The bees are back here at Happy Acres. Our nuc last year never took off and did anything, and by the time we figured that out it was too late to get a hive going in time to make it … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Lasts and Firsts

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s hard to believe, but asparagus season is winding down here. We started cutting spears back in mid April, and since then my wife and I have been enjoying fresh, homegrown asparagus as often as possible. It’s been grilled, steamed, … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Great, and the Terrible

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The good in the title of this post is the Good Mother Stallard pole beans. They have taken quite a long time to produce, at least a month longer than Cherokee Trail of Tears and Rattlesnake, but I have finally … Continue reading →

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Hot Stuff

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

After having a relatively mild summer so far by our standards, the heat has finally arrived. Last week saw our highest temperatures of the year, with the thermometer hitting 97°F one day. It hasn’t been much cooler at night either, … Continue reading →

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Another Sweet Harvest

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Yesterday was our second honey harvest of 2013, and what a sweet one it was! Our first harvest this year was two months ago, back in June. I knew for several weeks that there was honey ready to be harvested, … Continue reading →

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