by goldenmarket | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog, Preserving
Mason Jar Storage A while back, I saw someone suggest that using mason jars to store water is a clever idea. It really is smart! Whether they’re filled or empty, they occupy the same space, so why not utilize them for water storage? Currently, Colorado is...
by goldenmarket | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog, Preserving
Sour Cherry Jam Two out of our four cherry trees were absolutely loaded with stunning cherries, just begging to be picked. Sure, I might have snatched a few a tad prematurely, but with a flock of birds eyeing the bounty, I thought it wise to grab as many pink or red...
by goldenmarket | Jun 19, 2026 | Beekeeping, Blog
The Uninvited Bear We’ve never had a bear drop by our place. Sure, we’ve heard rumors of them lurking about a mile away, but we assumed they had better options than our house. My neighbor has been running a beehive operation next door for ages without a single...
by goldenmarket | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog, Gardening
The Roly Poly Return Once again, those pesky roly-polys have targeted my young seedlings, and this time it’s the zucchini taking the hit. They’ve managed to munch through the stems of two plants already — ugh! To combat this, I’ve started scattering...
by goldenmarket | May 11, 2026 | Beekeeping, Blog
Hive Inspection Today marked my first real opportunity to check on the hives after introducing the queens. Thanks to a chilly snap and a few blustery days, I finally managed to take a gander at the frames. The east hive appears to be thriving, with plenty of larvae on...
by goldenmarket | May 6, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Aphids In Greenhouse Is there anyone else experiencing an aphid infestation in their greenhouse? Last autumn, I transferred several pepper plants and an Ashwagandha plant into my greenhouse to extend the harvesting season. Prior to relocating them, I thoroughly rinsed...
