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“I’m Melting, I’m Melting!” “What a World, What a World.” -Wicked Witch of the West

Taking the wax comb the bees made and putting it in a wax melter, which turns it into this beautiful beeswax block. I will then melt the...

First Day of Fall, 2018!

Selling fruit butters, artisan bread and beeswax candles at the Northmont Community Market on the first day of Fall.

Prepping for Winter!

The Goldenrod bloom in September is the honeybees last chance to gather pollen and nectar to store in their hives. The honeybee needs...

Bring the Sun into your Home!

Beeswax candles have always been special throughout history. They were reserved for the holy sacraments of the church and special events...

High and Dry!

We make raised beds to plant our gourmet garlic. The reason we do this is because we typically have wet winters and springs. These...

Preparing the ground for the fall planting of our gourmet garlic!

Ayers Pears, Harvested September, 2018!

William Picking Pears In The Orchard, September, 2018.

Crabapples Picked and Turned Into Butter!

Jonagold Apple

The Jonagold apples are ready to pick.!