by goldenmarket | Nov 22, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, 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...
by goldenmarket | Nov 20, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
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...
by goldenmarket | Nov 12, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
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...
by goldenmarket | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, 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...
by goldenmarket | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Finally Got A Greenhouse I can’t contain my enthusiasm — I finally snagged a greenhouse! It’s been on my wish list ever since we traded our cozy house for this new space. And guess what? We finally have room for it — Hallelujah! For nearly a year, I’ve been like...
by goldenmarket | Oct 17, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Top Feeder with Sugar Water So, today I decided to play the benevolent bee overlord and installed a top feeder on the hive. I figured the little buzzers could use a snack as autumn creeps in and the flowers fade into oblivion. I whipped up a 2:1 sugar water mixture...
