Beeswax, the sticky substance produced by our buzzing friends, is not just for making candles anymore. This versatile and natural ingredient has a wide range of uses that will make you say, "Bee-lieve it or not!" From skincare to home improvement, beeswax is the secret ingredient you never knew you needed. So, let's dive into the hive of possibilities and explore the many uses for beeswax.
Are you looking for a way to make your meals healthier and more delicious? Look no further than honey! This natural sweetener is not only a tasty addition to your recipes, but it also offers a range of health benefits. In this blog post, we will explore the wonders of cooking with honey, its numerous benefits, and how it can help you achieve your New Year resolutions to reduce refined sugar.
Can you believe it’s almost spring? Spring is arriving in less than 6 weeks! We had a very mild winter here, so for some it may seem like winter never arrived. No matter if you are wishing for snow these last few weeks of winter or for an early spring, one thing is for sure, it’s time to start planning your garden! We were hit with spring fever recently and started planning our projects for this year. We wanted to share them with you for inspiration. We promise to share the progress and pictures as we implement these projects.
In just three months, our new pollinator garden has gone from a new planting to a beautiful flowering pollinator food source! The Joe Pye Weed and Purple Coneflower that were given to us have become well established and are in full bloom. Additionally, the blanket flower we grew from seed is growing well and flowering. Even the Rue plant has more than tripled in size since it was planted. Check out the before and after pictures below to see the change in just 3 short months.
A few weeks ago I shared about being the time to start planting seeds. We are continuing to landscape our propety that we purchased a few years ago to make the gardens more honeybee and pollinator friendly. Our intent to 1)Have primarily native landscape 2) include some edible landscaping 3)provide nectar and pollen source throughout the year 4) beautify our landscape. This is a large task and will take us a few years!
I don't know about you, but I am excited to see the first flowers of the year. Spring is finally arriving, even though this cold weather seems to keep trying to come back. But, as I take walks outside I see the signs of spring still fighting to shine.
