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Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
No bees?
So...I was hoping that I would be able to show you my fun and exciting undertaking with starting my first hive on The Farm...this week. Unfortunately, I received an urgent phone call and email from my package supplier, that the bees won't be ready to ship until the 22nd of this month. The explanation?-the rainy weather. The excessive wet weather had caused the bees to be underdeveloped, and therefore not ready to start a new hive. A very late start for a great honey crop, but I can be hopeful, right?
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Barn and Property Fire Prevention: Fire Breaks
Photo credit: The Daily Herald |
Having a barn (and your own residence and property) that is surrounded by pasture or woods, is in need of a fire break. A fire break is defined as a large road-like clearing of vegetation that stops or slows a fire from proceeding past it by eliminating it's fuel. Granted, a large roaring fire combined with a windy day may be able to "jump" the break, the clearing of the vegetation for the road itself, allows the firefighters and equipment the access they would need to control the flames.
So, where do you start? Begin at the building itself, and clear away any dried leaves/debris from your roof and gutters. If there is any unwanted vegetation growing along side the building itself, clear that away also. Remove old pallets, wood piles, tires or other combustible material that is likely to be discarded behind an out building or barn. If needed, eliminate any fuel for a grass fire by mowing tall grass, and trimming away dead branches in landscaping.
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Fire Flapper |
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Lastly, when all your hard work is done, don't forget to call your local fire service and request an inspection. Not only will they give you some suggestions on places you may have overlooked, but you will be making them aware of your easy to access (and protect) property.
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Mother's Helper Tip: Puzzles
When your children have various puzzle versions of Disney Princess, Dora, Thomas the Tank Engine, etc. etc...it's definitely a chore when it comes to clean-up! Why not label or stamp the back of each whole puzzle's piece? It definitely becomes a time saver, and aids in clean-up participation! Cheers!
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