Monthly Archives: November 2018

When people say, ‘Honey Bee genetics are complicated’ they’re not kidding!

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If you thought the ‘haplo-diploidy’ video’s I’ve posted links to here previously didn’t give enough of an indication about just how complex Honey Bee genetics are, this article of some new research in Australia will give you something more to think about!   The overview blurb in the popular press can be found here: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2186602-some-honeybees-have-four-parents-or-no-mother-and-we-dont-know-why/ And… Read more »

Compost powered Root zone heating references

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We’re just about to implement some compost-powered root-zone heat systems for a small, indoor plant nursery and the new high tunnel.  These are the best references I came up with on researching the implementation of  compost powered root-zone heating systems for greenhouses or other closed growing environments. Hope you find them helpful! pb All of… Read more »

Biochar, The Slow Burn

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We’ve started producing biochar at the farm, primarily for our own use, but if you twist my arm hard enough I’ll sell some as well.  You can see our ‘how to’ video produced in October 2020 here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx5ngn9Dpk I wanted an easy place to refer back to when I forget the recommended ratio to mix with… Read more »