Category Archives: Pollinators

Pollinators and Edible Flowers Abound!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by stacy

Apparently, my pollinator pathway is working like a charm. And these pictures are just the pollinators I could capture with my modest camera. I haven’t been able to catch the hummingbirds on film – the hummingbirds that have been visiting … Continue reading →

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Coop tour success and memory lane

Posted on July 10, 2011 by stacy

The coop tour was today and it went swimmingly! You should have heard me at the coffee shop this morning before the tour. I was beaming with excitement. You would have thought I had won some major award. A friend … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping: A crash course

Posted on July 5, 2011 by stacy

I got an email before going over to one of my former student’s house to finally check out her mom’s bee hive. She told me to wear long sleeves and pants that I could tuck into boots. And, oh yeah, … Continue reading →

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Speaking of bees…

Posted on April 18, 2011 by stacy

There’s a documentary out right now that I’m dying to see called Vanishing of the Bees. According to the film’s website, Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy … Continue reading →