I have had a very eventful year as a beekeeper in 2013. Multiple swarm calls. About half of them have not been bees. Thank God for emailing digital photos. Colony… Read More... "Help! Save the baby!"
Honest honey
Our weather is turning cooler, so as you can see, I need to start protecting the beehives. Bees do not hibernate during winter. They work just like you and I… Read More... "Honest honey"
100 Species Challenge: Evening Primrose
Species: Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis Location: Raccoon River, Walnut Woods State Park I have seen this plant in many places. Read More... "100 Species Challenge: Evening Primrose"
Bee activity
We’ve had a drought, but my yearly goal in planting perennials that have adapted well to our Iowa prairieland seems to have worked — my plantings look pretty nice. I… Read More... "Bee activity"
Picking in the river
It’s pretty easy to do nothing at the river. Everyone should cultivate an attitude of no expectations while visiting a river, just enjoy the site and be in the moment.… Read More... "Picking in the river"
Take me to the river
Friday’s cool, sunny fall weather had me itching to get outdoors, so I planned to do so Saturday afternoon. I wanted to scout out a place for senior pictures, and… Read More... "Take me to the river"
Why do anything at all?
Now that I’ve settled on running for Chloe, she’s kind of rubbed off in other areas of my life. For example, at the grocery store, I’m always asked if I… Read More... "Why do anything at all?"