by goldenmarket | Apr 19, 2026 | Beekeeping, Blog
New Beehive Stands Since I decided to add more bees to my apiary this year, I needed to create new hive stands. I wasn’t particularly fond of the cinder block design we hastily put together last year. Although it was durable, I didn’t like the fact that it...
by goldenmarket | Apr 11, 2026 | Blog, DIY, Herbalism, Natural Beauty Products
My First Levo II Infusion Several months ago, I purchased a Levo II machine from Facebook Marketplace. I was excited to dive in immediately, but I ended up feeling overwhelmed by the idea of using it. I watched a few instructional videos, but they mostly focused on...
by goldenmarket | Apr 1, 2026 | Beekeeping, Blog
Package or NUC? Last year, I was completely clueless about where to buy bees or how to go about it. A friend recommended a nearby feed store that offered bee packages, so I decided to give it a try. Since then, I’ve expanded my knowledge about bees, including...
by goldenmarket | Mar 25, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Greenhouse Sun Shade Getting the shade tent over the greenhouse was a bit challenging, as I had to avoid snagging it on the screws at the top of the greenhouse. However, I eventually managed to complete the task. Initially, I bought four 40% shade covers, each...
by goldenmarket | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
The Heat is On! This fall, winter, and spring have been notably warmer and drier than what we’ve experienced in recent years. This spring marks my first attempt at managing the higher temperatures in the greenhouse. During the warmer winter, one exhaust fan and...
