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Placing swarm traps ’24…
The trip to Camden County was a success, identifying potential hotspots for bee activity. Additionally, traps were set in Boone and Callaway counties, with some obstacles along the way. The “Three Little Birds” trap was set at the brother’s place, and the “Birch Tree Box” was placed in Callaway County. At home, traps were placed…
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Starting Spring Flowers…
1/16/2024 Last week, on the 9th of January, we started the first bunch of spring flowers from seed. Linda had some Zinnia seeds from Park Seeds leftover from last year, so we thought it was time to put them to good use. We also started some pollinator plants, but they haven’t come up yet. Late…
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Revisiting the Cedar Grove garden…
Linda and I established the Cedar Grove Garden this year. Despite facing extreme weather, the garden managed to thrive. After neglecting it, we reclaimed the space and revitalized it with compost and mulch. Over three days, we worked hard to finish the garden, resulting in a satisfying end product.
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Working on flower beds…
The post describes preparations for the upcoming swarm season, focusing on renovating the Cedar Grove flower bed and expanding the Rose Garden. The author outlines the process of repurposing cedar logs, acquiring various flowers, and adding a weeping willow tree as a centerpiece. The Rose Garden is a post-retirement project, featuring a variety of tea…
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What resources do honeybees need…
The content discusses the basic needs of bees, including a place to breed and store resources, foraging resources, water, dryness, ventilation, warmth, calm air, and sun protection. The author addresses his ability to affect these needs, such as foraging resources like trees and wildflowers, as well as water sources. The importance of sun protection and…
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Break Time…
The Katy Trail Katy Trail State Park, is the longest developed rail-trail in the country. The park, built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT or Katy), is 240 miles long and runs between Clinton and Machens. Katy Trail is part of the American Discovery Trail, has been designated as a Millennium Legacy…