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There’s got to be a morning after…
The content reflects on experiences from winter 2026 in a greenhouse, discussing the impact of severe temperature changes and the management of plants and bees. Despite losing one bee colony and a few plants, preparations for spring are ongoing, with new grow lights and early planting underway, highlighting resilience and adaptation.
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February Update: Bees, the Greenhouse, and Winter Storm
In a winter update, the author discusses greenhouse preparations, bee activity, and recent storms. Bees are fed to prepare for spring, while greenhouse enhancements include grow lights and temperature monitoring systems using Home Assistant. After a damaging storm, recovery efforts included replanting and installing an exhaust fan to manage heat.
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Happy New Year update on the bees, lavender bed, greenhouse.
This post details various projects undertaken from late 2024 to early 2025, including inspecting bee hives, preparing them for winter, and addressing soil issues for a lavender bed due to previous incorrect advice from a chemist. The author also highlights significant improvements made to a greenhouse and the equipment installed, along with a personal reflection…