Tag Archives: bees

We’re Cookin’ Here!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Dave

Things are cooking here at Happy Acres, both literally and figuratively. We are in the grips of another heat wave, with temps hitting 100F yesterday and heading for 102 today. And even though it’s been a hot, dry summer, the … Continue reading →

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Bee Counted

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Dave

I was walking barefoot across our yard the other day and when I got to a patch of clover I slowed down and started walking very carefully because I didn’t want to step on a bee. I wasn’t really concerned … Continue reading →

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Plant a Sunflower, Help the Bees

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Dave

Much has been written about the current plight of the honeybees. Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) as well as various insect and disease problems have caused an estimated one third of the nation’s honeybee colonies to disappear. Theories abound as to what’s … Continue reading →

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