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June Happenings in the Honeybee Hive

Watching Bees at Work By Engrid Winslow This is the time of year when sources of honey and pollen are abundant and you can see the bees busily working in your flowerbeds. It’s fun just to stand to the side and watch a beehive at this time of year as the bees fly in with […]

Please Pass The Peas

History of Green Peas and Recipes By Engrid Winslow  “How luscious lies the pea within the pod” – Emily Dickson wrote. I think most of us would agree that fresh peas are a hallmark of early summer produce and have us saying “please pass the peas”. The origin of peas is shrouded in mystery as […]

June Garden Chore List

Gardening Tips By Heather Stone Here are some June garden chores to keep your veggies and flowers going strong. Cage or trellis any vining vegetables such as cucumbers, beans and tomatoes. By training these vegetables to grow up you are saving precious garden space and keeping the fruit off of the ground and away from […]