Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse

Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse

Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse I’ve heard that wrapping the inside of your greenhouse in bubble wrap is like giving it a cozy winter coat — keeping the heat snug as a bug in a rug and making sure your plants don’t turn into frozen popsicles! I had a lightbulb moment...
Top Entrance

Top Entrance

Top Entrance So, rumor had it that the bees would either keep the second entrance like it was the hottest club in town or shut it down faster than a bad DJ. Curious about their latest entrance choice, I swung by today to peek at the new top entrance. Turns out, the...
Sealing the Planta Greenhouse

Sealing the Planta Greenhouse

Sealing the Planta Greenhouse Our foundation was probably about as level as a piñata at a toddler’s birthday party, and it wasn’t quite as square as I’d hoped. But hey, everything managed to piece together like an awkward family photo! For those not-so-perfect...
Mouse Guard

Mouse Guard

Mouse Guard For nearly a year, I’ve been on a mission to find the perfect mouse guard entrance for my hive. I bought one online, but it didn’t quite tickle my fancy. I mean, who thought it was a good idea for bees to scale Mount Everest to get in and out? Then I...
Candy Board & Quilt Box

Candy Board & Quilt Box

Candy Board & Quilt Box In the frosty wonderland of Colorado, I’ve been advised that my bees need two special treats for winter survival: a candy board and a quilt box. Think of it as a cozy winter retreat for them! The candy board is like their personal...
Assembled Planta Greenhouse

Assembled Planta Greenhouse

Assembled Planta Greenhouse What an adventure it was constructing that greenhouse! So many nuts and bolts, I felt like I was building a small spaceship! I powered through the chaos, and after about two weeks, voilà – it was done! Well, sort of. I may have accidentally...