Brookfield Farm Beekeeper Karen Bean
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Beekeeper Gloves
Gloves: some beekeepers use them, some don’t. I do not like to be stung. I wear gloves. It is said that if you work well, bees will not sting you. I always wonder if the people who say this have … Continue reading
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Tagged bee, beekeeper, Beekeeping, bees, Brookfield, Brookfield Farm, Farm, gloves, goat, honey, honeybees, leather, Maple Falls, nitrile, Washington
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Winter Honeybee Candy (Fondant)
After a hard year of rains, we’ve been having a warm(ish) winter here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s been downright “tropical”: highs to 45 degrees F on a regular basis. I like this, but it’s not so good for the … Continue reading
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Tagged bee, bee hives, beeyard, Brookfield, Brookfield Farm, Candy, Farm, feed, Fondant, Maple Falls, Washington, Winter
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USDA Organic Honey – What Does It Mean?
We have all seen the USDA certification symbol on some honeys. But what does it really mean? It can mean a lot, or it can mean nothing at all. Confusing? Yes. And that’s the best term for honey labeled “organic”. … Continue reading
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Tagged "what it means", board, Brookfield Farm, honey, Maple Falls, National, NOSB, organic, regulations, Standards, USDA, Washington
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