Have you ever had a jar of honey look like this and can’t squeeze or spoon it out? Bummer, isn’t it? In my photo here, the light color indicates crystallization or honey that is or has turned solid, while the dark color indicates liquid honey. By holding a jar up to the light, you can…
I want to share something that is generally low-cost, yet high quality — pumpkin carving tools. (Do a search for ‘pumpkin’ in the search box if you want to see our past jack o’lanterns.) Pumpkin carving tools like mine came in a set. I bought one set for each child — a coarse toothed cutter,…
Early blog posts were a place to share my craftiness, but with most of my craft supplies still boxed up from an ongoing remodel, I haven’t had much to share about crafts. However, I have expanded my beekeeping posts because this has been the busiest year I’ve had as a keeper. I’d like to share…
I drilled holes in a few hive bodies last year. This serves as winter ventilation in the upper boxes — moisture is a killer for a hive during the winter. I do a few other things to prevent moisture from building up, but was reminded of the ventilation holes yesterday when I saw the photo…
I’m checking in quick to blog here to say, “Hello. I am still here and can write to you for a few minute before moving on to my next activity.” Doesn’t that seem to be everyone’s way? The modern family motto appears to be, “Quick, quick, quick, what’s next?” Because my love language is quality…