Save the Bees!

Here in the Mid-Atlantic, March is that special flip floppy month where we get some beautiful Spring-like days with temperatures in the low 60s and then with no notice what-so-ever, a random snowfall of 2-3 inches. Spring keeps teasing us with her warmth, color, and life.

I, like so many, am more than ready for something new. But as much as I’d like to have the brighter and longer days already, the slow unfolding and rebirth is just as important as reaching the end goal.

These last two years, literally to the day, have taught us so much and reoriented me to the things I truly care about. I’ve worked on so many things for my own personal development as well as had the time to research and experiment with projects here on our property I know I wouldn’t have gotten to yet. And I am excited and eager for the learning to continue.

Cactus is starting something new. He’s just finishing a beekeeping course and has bought three hives. As he’s shared things he’s learned from the course, I am just fascinated by bees. They are so incredible! The bees will arrive in just a few weeks – he’s getting two nuclei and one package of bee colonies.

We are all so excited for this new addition to our homestead!

Spring-A-Ding-Ding

There aren’t many years when my birthday falls on the first day of Spring – thanks Leap Year!  In light of that, I wanted to share a positive and cheery post to celebrate since I didn’t have a big get together.  No matter where you are in the world, you are being impacted by Covid-19.  Kind of a crazy statement when I think about it.  But aside from the nearly minute-by-minute updates on this virus, I have to believe there are still beautiful and wonderful things happening all around us every day.

Here are a few examples right from my backyard, literally.  Have you looked in your backyard, front yard, sidewalk, or parking lot?  I’m sure there are at least five things to bring a smile to your face in an instant.  I like to live life to the loudest (and fullest) so Corona isn’t gonna stop that – I’ll just be doing it from 6 feet away 😊

Purple and white crocus flowers
Purple crocus that show up each spring.
Our white, brown and tan female cat named Peanut nestled in pine needles ground covering
Peanut – our cute little farm kitty.
A dozen reddish purple peony shoots breaking through the ground
My peonies are breaking through!
Beautiful white plum tree blossoms appearing on bare branches
Farm Charm plum trees blossoming.
A cherry blossom tree nearly in full bloom
Farm Charm cherry blossoms are nearly at their peak!
Four little chicks - two fuzzy yellow Isa Browns and two fuzzy black and tan golden laced Wyandottes
We got four more baby chicks who are very skeptical of my camera.
Sunset on the horizon with bright orange and red in the tree branches
Wowza! Seriously looks like the horizon is on fire.