The time has come. The end of the long hot days of summer are nearing their inevitable conclusion and, with it, the end of the outdoor gardening and honey producing season of the Northwest. As we are all getting ready to prepare our various farming areas for winter, I figured I would run down the … Continue reading Going…going…and it’s gone.
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Here Comes the Chicken…er, Bride!
Well, we finally made it happen! Michelle is now officially a Priddy. Thank you to everyone who supported us through this extremely labor intensive process of getting everything ready to roll. As with every major event that has ever been planned, some things didn’t quite go the way we wanted, but that is what happens … Continue reading Here Comes the Chicken…er, Bride!
The Final Countdown
I'm going to keep this one short and sweet. As the wedding is a mere 4 days away, I haven't had time to write the usual Pulitzer prize level examples of my literary genius :D. I will, however, give you a sixty second breakdown of our updates. The farm is looking great. We have worked … Continue reading The Final Countdown
The Home Stretch
Well, here we are up and going in the summer! There are less than 26 days left until the wedding and things are moving right along. On the bee front, we have put our second deep brood boxes onto the hive and the bees have completely filled them up. They even started putting some brood … Continue reading The Home Stretch
With A Chick Chick Here…
Each evening, as I finish my day at work, I come home and am immediately welcomed by the various creatures that inhabit Priddy Acres. Michelle lets Goose (Alaskan Malamute) and Charlie (German Shepherd) out of the house and they come running around the corner to where I park my rig. They give me the customary … Continue reading With A Chick Chick Here…
A Song Of Rain And Sun…But Mostly Rain
Ahh, it was great last weekend here in the Pacific Northwest. We got some much needed sun, which is a break from this year that has brought us the second wettest winter in 75 years (or so I heard on the radio). I was beginning to think the rain was never going to end! Of course, … Continue reading A Song Of Rain And Sun…But Mostly Rain
Lock, Stock, and Five Busy Hives
You guys have no idea how much fun I have coming up with these ridiculous titles! I understand that makes me a huge nerd, but I really don't care. I know it has been a few weeks since we have talked. It’s not you, it’s me. No, we’re not breaking up; Michelle and I have … Continue reading Lock, Stock, and Five Busy Hives
Honey Flow Season Giveaway!
Hello all you awesome followers! Michelle and I talked it over and we decided that we should do something to celebrate the start of the honey flow season, as well as give back a little token of appreciation to one of our followers. That being said, from today (4/12/2017) until Wednesday next week (4/19/2017) we … Continue reading Honey Flow Season Giveaway!
Trapping, Building, and Planting…oh my.
I told you all last fall that, as spring approached and got into full swing, I would be posting a lot more about beekeeping and bees. As such, spring is here and we have lots to get ready to do! For all you bee trappers out there, it’s about time to start getting your traps … Continue reading Trapping, Building, and Planting…oh my.
Condensation – The Bee Killer
Hello all you bee farmers out there! As we start trekking into the bowels of Spring, I thought it might be good to talk about one of the hardest issues to tackle when it comes to keeping bees. I know, it’s a little late to talk about how to winter your hive, since it will … Continue reading Condensation – The Bee Killer
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