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In Support of Insects

1/26/2022

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The green lynx spider is a big, bright green ghost of the garden, often fading into the foliage and flowers as it prowls for insects. It lives across most of the southern U.S. from coast to coast. The lynx spider is named for their cat-like speed and agility.
The green lynx inhabits a variety of low shrubs and herbaceous plants, gravitating near the top of vegetation in open habitats like meadows, prairies, farms, and gardens.
The green lynx spider is not dangerous to humans, and it's also a helpful predator of crop pests. It tends to be a major predator of insects in low shrubs and non-woody plants and are a nightmare for many agricultural pests.

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Beehive busy time!

3/8/2021

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It's the time of the year to thoroughly inspect your beehives. Now that the weather is warming up, and your honeybees are flying you need to make certain they have your support. It's important to check for pests and mites that can hinder or destroy a hive very quickly. Monitoring and keeping the pests under control allows the honeybees to focus on what they do best, make honey!
In this image we have the making of a new queen cell. Honeybees can determine when they need to replace an old queen or the queen has left the hive and they need a new one. All hail the queen! Without the queen no baby bees in the near future and the hive will fail. Honeybees are an intricate insect community, nature is amazing!!  Honey is a valuable commodity. Consider learning about becoming a beekeeper, find a club & learn as much as you can before you get your first hive. There are many support groups out there ready to assist. The rewards are delicious!!
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Insect Habitat - Create your own!

2/2/2021

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It's fun and easy to create your own insect habitat. The design options are as creative as your imagination. Size, style, form - are all open to interpretation. The components are readily available, use natural, organic material. Utilize what would be placed in the organic recycle bin, or used for firewood. Bamboo tubes, straw, leaf litter, twigs are all options. Be certain to have the habitat protected from the environment: rain, wind and predators. Cover the entrance access to the nesting sites with hardware cloth to discourage the cocoon insects from being destroyed. Adding to the habitat for insects allows for propagation for more insects next year as well as adding to the number of pollinators. These are also resources for migrating and local birds in the spring that are necessary when feeding their young is essential for the continuation of the food web.

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Harvest Red an indicator for good health

11/19/2020

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The fall harvest colors are more than just bright, they are an indicator of vitamins, minerals and beta carotene in the produce to name a few of the benefits available. Take advantage of the recent harvests coming in and what is presently available at your local farmers markets. Try branching out and growing some of your own root crops and cool weather vegetables like cabbage, swiss chard and greens. Many herbs are cool weather friendly as well. There is nothing as flavorful or as wholesome as homemade!
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Bee Hives join the farm

7/2/2020

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Honeybees (Apis mellifera) were installed about a year ago. They are a perfect addition to the farm. Bringing in the pollinators made a big improvement in our production. The honey product sealed the deal. A lot of learning has gone into making them successful. Well worth the effort.

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Lemon Grass - So Good!

2/11/2020

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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon), a delightful plant with many uses. Used in cooking and herbal teas this plant has medicinal uses from soothing an upset stomach to soothing achy joints and providing a energy boost to your day. Lemon Grass is a tropical plant, so care is required to keep it during frosts. Easy to grow and prolific it is a good addition to any medicinal garden. Cut the large fronds, spread out to dry and use as needed. 
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Egyptian Walking Onions - More bang for your buck!

1/27/2020

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Actually they are not from Egypt, but they are perennials that keep on giving!  :)
"Allium proliferum": these hardy little onions are very "prolific." Plant them in your garden for years of onion harvests! Egyptian Walking Onions are also called "Tree Onions, Egyptian Tree Onions, Top Onions, Winter Onions, or Perennial Onions. Quite flavorful and easy to grow, provideing a kick to your salads and cooking. Low maintenance and self reseeding, it doesn't get much better than that.
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Winter is a busy time!

12/30/2019

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inside When the fall crops are harvested and the cooler weather sets in there is still plenty to do outside. Mulching, contouring the land, repairs, the list goes on. The most important activity is "planning". Evaluate what has happened the previous year and how you can improve on it. Reducing your labor, positively impacting the land and increasing the return for your effort require thoughtful, creative contemplation. Interact with fellow farmers, growers and homesteaders ~ either in person or on line. Learn as you Grow! 

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Lemon Zest!

11/11/2019

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​A cure for what ails you is coming into season. Lemons and oranges are ripening when other fruits have come and gone. Use them to keep healthy and when a cold sets in. Vitamin C of the best kind, fresh!
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Winter Berries

2/13/2018

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These winter berries provide essential foraging for wildlife. They are also a welcome sight for people looking to brighten their day with some needed vibrant color. When thinking about your environment, consider not only food crops, but visuals as well. Some are for the pollinators, birds and beneficial insects, but for the soul as well. Giving sustenance to wildlife and receiving in return.
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