Welcome to the world of beekeeping! If you’re a beginner beekeeper or just starting out, one of the most exciting moments is when you get your first package of bees to install in your hive. Installing bees into a hive is a critical step in establishing a healthy colony and ensuring their successful integration intoContinue reading “Keeping Bees”
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How To Grow Hops
In this article, we’ll take you through the process of growing hops, starting with a rhizome. We’ll discuss what a rhizome is, how to choose the right rhizome, planting, and caring for your hops as they grow.
How To Start Seedlings in a Greenhouse
Starting seeds in a greenhouse can be an effective way to extend the growing season and increase the yield of your plants. Here is an in-depth guide to help you get started: In addition to these steps, it’s important to be patient and attentive when starting seeds in a greenhouse. Growing plants from seeds takesContinue reading “How To Start Seedlings in a Greenhouse”
Chickens in Regenerative Agriculture
Chickens have long been a staple of agriculture, providing eggs and meat for human consumption. However, in recent years, they have also gained recognition for their role in regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is a farming system that prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and the long-term sustainability of the land. Chickens can play a vital role inContinue reading “Chickens in Regenerative Agriculture”
Why We Grow Microgreens
Microgreens are a relatively new addition to the world of agriculture, but they have quickly become a popular and important aspect of a diversified farming operation. These tiny, nutrient-dense plants are harvested when they are still in their early stages of growth, just after the first set of true leaves appear.
Attracting Bats to Your Farm
Bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Often seen as creepy and dangerous, bats are actually an incredibly important part of our ecosystem. They play a vital role in pollinating plants, controlling insect populations, and spreading seeds. Unfortunately, many bat populations around the world are in decline, which is why it’s so important to attract them to farms and other agricultural areas with the use of bat boxes.
On Becoming a Certified Farmer
In this blog post, we will explore what it means to become Certified Naturally Grown, how the certification process works, and the benefits of this certification for farmers and consumers.
The Value of Vintage Equipment
Small-scale farming has been gaining popularity in recent years as more people have become interested in sustainable living, growing their own food, and reducing their carbon footprint. While modern equipment and technology have made farming easier and more efficient, there is something to be said for using vintage farm equipment. In this blog post, weContinue reading “The Value of Vintage Equipment”
The Importance of Soil Health in No-till, Regenerative Farming
Soil health is critical to any farming system, but it is especially important in regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming that prioritizes the health of the soil, the environment, and the farmer. In a regenerative agriculture setting, the soil is seen as a living system, and farmers work to promote the biodiversity of the soil ecosystem, rather than simply using it as a medium to grow crops. The goal of regenerative agriculture is to create a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system, and healthy soil is a key component of that system.
What is No-till Regenerative Farming?
Regenerative agriculture is a new and innovative approach to farming that prioritizes the health of the soil and the environment. No-till regenerative farming, in particular, has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its numerous benefits.
Birdie & The Bees Farm 