Here’s a great video on setting up a bee hive frame, from The Green House. Not knowing this has been THE thing that has kept me from getting started with bees. Thank you Green House!
Tag Archives: garden
Homegrown Grains: The Key to Food Security
05.07.2009 – 8:21
With food shortages and rising grain prices in the news (and on the shelves in the bread aisle of your local supermarket), more and more people have begun thinking about growing their own grain alongside their homegrown fruits and vegetables. It’s easy to harvest and use—probably easier than you think—and a good step toward transitioning [...]
Garden: Q & A: Why is the last frost date important?
05.06.2009 – 11:58
Q The instructions on seed packets refer to starting seeds or transplanting seedlings a certain number of weeks before the last frost date. What is this? A Gardeners mark the growing season according to the last spring and first…
Upcoming Event! Smart Gardening Fair
05.06.2009 – 9:51
Saturday, June 27th 9am to 5pm
Smart Gardening Fair, Scotts Valley, CA
www.smartgardening.org
Fruits, Food, and Fire: sustainable landscapes that keep you and your home Fire Safe.
A rich abundant landscape gives back to you with tasty organic fruits and vegetables but also can save your home from the threat of wildfires. Learn how the principles of good gardening [...]
How to Start a Traditional Compost Pile in Your Yard
05.06.2009 – 8:17
For reducing the amount of waste you send to the landfill, composting—in addition to reducing the amount of packaged goods you consume, and recycling as much as possible—is essential if you have the means to do it properly. And if you’re a gardener, there’s no reason to throw away this beneficial (and cheap!) source of [...]
