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Which came first, the chicken or the honey bee?

Ever hear of the story of which came first, the chicken or the honey bee? Sit down for a spell, have a cup of tea and let me tell you. I can remember many years ago basically begging Andrew to let me acquire and care for, either chickens or honey bees. I strategically made arguments…

Spots on your fruit is a good thing, and so are pear preserves.

“Never look a gift horse in the mouth” they say… I agree and would add “Never judge a gift fruit on it’s appearance.” Yesterday I was given the gift of fruit. I NEVER turn down fruit, like never ever. If someone is blessed with a crop large enough and has bounty to share, I am…

The green bean debate…

For probably a solid decade I only thought there was one kind of green bean. Specifically blue lake beans. The kind that you planted, waited a week, then had to go out and put up a trellis, teepee or some kind of support for which it to run up. AKA…the pole bean. Well, a few…

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