Yesterday we set about cracking the new hive to see how things are coming along. It's when you open the box and pull the frames out to inspect them one at a time. It's something you're supposed to do regularly as beekeepers, apparently, which we now are... Everything looked great and while it's fun to …
Tag: apples
Heading Home
The apples have been harvested and are waiting for me in two bushels. I'm thrilled that there are enough to make several pies this year and I'm already looking forward to next year when both apple trees produce. Hopefully. This trip has been so fun and so full of first times and surprises that there …
In No Time
The sunrise was beautiful this morning even if I wasn't quite ready for it. We were up before dawn, getting things ready for our trip and I happened to catch it as we started to put together everything we need to pack our suitcases. We'll be hitting the road tomorrow but we have a lot …
Room With a View
Our local fireworks show is happening tonight at the lake a few miles from our house. When the kids were little we'd load them up and head into the fray but now we can just watch from the back deck or, if I'm feeling lazy, from the bedroom window. We have an unobstructed view (for …
In the Process
The valley is filled with smoke this morning, making it difficult for me to do what I need to do. Even masked up and trying to work quickly doesn't stop it from triggering my mast cells to activate but I was able to pull a nice haul of carrots before I was forced to give …