Monthly Archives: March 2011

To Wash or Not Wash Chicken Eggs

A lot of people do not know that when a chicken lays an egg it leaves a bloom on the egg that naturally protects it from bacteria or the elements.  That is why when people ask me “do you feel … Continue reading

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The Hobby Greenhouse Tour was successful

This year we put our house on the local Hobby Greenhouse Tour. We are also members of the local Hobby Greenhoue Club.  It is a great club and Eric and I have learned tons!  The best part of being on the … Continue reading

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We will be getting our honey bees in May!

  My husband and I have finally made one of the biggest commitments of our life…..well its not like marriage or having children but we are going to get bees.  We have already put our deposit down on 2 nuc hives … Continue reading

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