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American Guinea Hogs: A Visit to J&J Acres

We had the opportunity to take a little drive south. About 3.5 hours or so that direction, you will find a nice little homestead/small farm by the name of J&J Acres.  Jared and his family have been doing the small … Continue reading

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2 Minute Tip: Swiffer Pad Hive Beetle Traps

I got a request in a comment on a YouTube video asking how to use Swiffer pads or paper towels for hive beetle control in a hive.  I put together a quick Two Minute Tip showing how to install them. … Continue reading

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Chili’s Wannabe Margherita Pizza Recipe

Ok, so today we were trying to figure out lunch. Cyndi wanted pizza, and she loves the Margherita pizza from Chili’s. I decided to see what I could throw together to get close, and I must say, this was a … Continue reading

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Hive Beetle Infestation

So, the hives in the back apiary are infested…. badly. The good news is that the front apiary is looking strong. I reworked the hives in the back, essentially replacing everything in an attempt to save those two.

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The Best Tomato Cages: Concrete Mesh

I have been using concrete mesh for trellises for some time. Here is how I use them to cage up some tomatoes. These work great for cucumbers, zucchini, pretty much everything that needs support.

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Two Minute Tip: What are Hog Ring Pliers?

I remember the first time I heard about hog ring pliers, or more accurately, hog rings. I somehow managed to picture a ring in the nose of a hog… like the rings you see in bulls noses. I am not … Continue reading

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The Queen is Dead!

Another dead queen in the hive. She never made it out of the cage. It’s a sad day.  

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Requeening a Beehive, and a Dead Queen Honeybee

As you know, I somehow managed to go queenless in two hives in the rear apiary. After talking to several folks around here, several somehow went queenless this spring. Not sure what caused it, but either way, I had to … Continue reading

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Queenless Hive Inspection, and an Unexpected Attack on the Hive

I have two queens arriving tomorrow. I ordered them, having been pretty sure I somehow went queenless in both of my hives. This is a quick inspection to verify that I am actually still queenless. Also, a bumblebee (or perhaps … Continue reading

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Crenshaw Mississippi Honey Bee Swarm Removal

While I was out hanging gates for the new chicken yards today, I got a phone call. I answered the phone and the fella on the line says he has a “bunch of bees on a tree.” I asked him … Continue reading

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