The hubby's been buggin'

A new season is upon us and there is much going on. My husband Mario has been "gently" reminding me to keep documenting my/our progress to a more Natural life and I agree. Last month I spontaneously registered in an Urban Beekeeping Course, hosted by A.B.C Apiaries for Communities and Patti Mulligan. I learned much more than just what was read in the Jacobsen book and met wonderful people that have a similar life plight: to live Naturally and be beneficial to the earth. I'm now seriously considering having a hive or two in the future, however not this season. I have offered my hands to all the beekeepers starting this season, to get more direct exposure to bees beefore I commit. Here are a few shots of the crash course we took last season.

2010 Seed starting has begun...

So, I've been looking for alternatives to peet pellets for starting my seeds. Here is one of the methods I'm currently trying to start seed. I've drilled holes in the bottoms of the eggs for drainage. Other "recycling" seed starting techniques that I'm currently using are toilet rolls/paper towel rolls that have been sliced and folded over on the bottom. More related imagery to come!

More Urban Beekeeping course shots...