This is a journal of my vegetable gardens. Skippy was my first dog and he thought the garden was his, even though I did all the work. Now Suzie and Charley follow in his footsteps. We're located near Boston (USDA zone 6A). I have a community plot, a backyard vegetable garden, fruit trees, berry bushes, chickens, and bees. I use sustainable organic methods and do my best to grow all of my family's vegetables myself.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
honey!
I can't quite believe it. I collected honey from my own hives! It's a cool feeling. Yesterday I opened my white hive, ... (more)
Wanted to ask - what %age of your household consumption does your garden fulfill? I've been reading your blog a while and though it's very comprehensive on how to grow, has some interesting recipes, I didn't quite see anything that estimates how much of this is going home, shared with family/friends, whether it's excess or inadequate - or maybe 'just right'... :)
Hi Kathy, well that is marvellous news. Haven't been reading for a while as have been nursing my Mum, but hey I log in and see the lovely news re your bees. Well done and enjoy your garden honey! Marian
That is so awesome! And I have to admit I am so jealous. We can't have hives where I am and it's something I always wanted to try.
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ReplyDeleteWanted to ask - what %age of your household consumption does your garden fulfill? I've been reading your blog a while and though it's very comprehensive on how to grow, has some interesting recipes, I didn't quite see anything that estimates how much of this is going home, shared with family/friends, whether it's excess or inadequate - or maybe 'just right'... :)
Best,
C
Wow- Its wonderful that they are producing so much in their first season! Will you be leaving them some honey to survive over the winter?
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, well that is marvellous news. Haven't been reading for a while as have been nursing my Mum, but hey I log in and see the lovely news re your bees. Well done and enjoy your garden honey!
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