Bees

Bees: Feeding Pollen in Early Spring

Early spring marks an unsettling time for beekeepers. The weather can fluctuate between winter conditions to a gorgeous short-sleeve type of day. We worry. Have the bees survived the last round of cold weather? Is the hive strong? Are enough plants blooming to provide food for the brood and the rest of the colony? Now […]

The Anatomy of a Langstroth Hive

During the cold months of winter, I look forward to catalogs. Oh sure, there are the collection of seed magazines. Big, bold, color pictures with luscious descriptions tempting enough to cause me to get out my credit card. Daydreams of making more room for yet another variety of tomato or perhaps an heirloom bush bean. […]

I’m Connie. Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa taught me me many lessons: raising chickens, growing produce, enjoying raw milk, how to cook from scratch using whole foods, canning, mending clothes, and the importance of being someone who gives back to the community.

Now, living in an urban setting, I brought my country ways with me. Join us as Mr. Overalls and I share our adventures, recipes, and how-to in our daily lives on our 1/3 acre slice of heaven near the center of town.