Author Archives: Jennifer

Where In The World Are We?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Jennifer

Life continues to fly by whether we want it to or not. During the past five months, blogging has taken a backseat to so many other projects. I will try to catch you up to speed on some of these … Continue reading →

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From Elation to Disappointment: Top Bar Hives

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jennifer

I was so excited to see the progress in one of my top bar hives when I checked them on June 26.  This particular TBH seemed to be doing amazingly well.  It was full of bees, they were making new … Continue reading →

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Cherry Pie Filling

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Jennifer

Recently my mom and I were able to pick cherries at our neighbors’ house.  While we were picking, some rain showers moved through the area leaving us wet but we had a gorgeous view of the end of a rainbow. … Continue reading →

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My First Honeybee Cutout

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Jennifer

Last Monday evening, I received a call from a local bee keeper who I have been learning more about bees from. He had been contacted by some local homeowners who had bees in the walls of their home. They wanted … Continue reading →

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A Calf is Born: A Birth Story in Pictures

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Jennifer

This evening the heifer that Rebekah has picked as her favorite had her calf.  This is her birth story in pictures. Rebekah was thrilled to be right beside me when the calf was born.  She has named the new little … Continue reading →

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