Archive for April, 2011
PRAYING FOR THE SOUTH
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the storms and tornadoes in the South.
MORE “FREE-BEES”
“No bees, no honey; no work, no money” – A “Proverbs” quote Capturing another swarm in the city with bait hives.
WILL FORAGE FOR FOOD
When raising animals in the city, one has to rely on outside sources of feed (no back forty of hay here in LA).
EARTH CARE WEEK
Although we couldn’t attend all the events we were invited to (sorry, folks, perhaps next year!) due to conflict of schedules with Holy Week, we still did have a jam packed week!!!
BE STILL
Spring! Spring is a time when creation manifests its glory upon all those who live on this good earth.
BEES & TAXES
Busy bee week for me! Three small hives are now happily housed here on the urban homestead.
RESKILLING: HOMEGROWN MUSIC
It’s been awhile since I picked up a guitar. This new year was just about as good a time as any to scratch off some things on my “to do” list.
HOMESTEAD HELPER: POWDERED MILK
I remember my grandmother mixing powdered milk into regular whole milk as a way of making the milk go further. She used the instant dry milk and, back then, that did help to make the price of milk more economical.
RAIN DROPS ON ROSES & WHISKERS ON KITTENS
The weather made an about face! Last week we were topping 90 degrees – even used the out door solar shower. But today, it’s cold again and rain
NOW THERE ARE TWO
The extremely hot temperatures brought out quite a few calls for bee swarms last week.
