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Something caught my attention this afternoon hanging in a row of elderberry shrubs. Upon closer inspection I noticed this massive and amazing swarm hanging a few feet off the ground and about 10 yards from the hive where they came from. Thy left an 8-frame hive body that I had used as a swarm trap. It was strapped to a tree overhanging our creek. This colony had moved in last June. They have never been treated for varroa mites or even inspected for that matter. Just bees living in a small hive 12’ up in a tree and thriving. What a blessing of abundance. (at Buncombe County Alexander North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlrF1XhfUE/?igshid=1spl7xtfj4jvu

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Scything on Sunday, cutting hay and mulching young elderberry stakes all in one stroke. #scythe #scything #chopanddrop #chopanddropmulch #permacultureorchard #peasants https://www.instagram.com/p/B_c5ugyBd93/?igshid=jtx5wr0mcibx

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Scything on Sunday, cutting hay and mulching in one stroke. #scythe #chopanddrop #chopanddropmulch #scything #permacultureorchard #elderberry (at Buncombe County Alexander North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cyLlaBqe4/?igshid=1hma7hwx60n0z

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Farm fun! Who doesn't love to play with a water hose?! #horse #horseingaround #828isgreat #simplethingsinlife #wnc https://www.instagram.com/p/BwrujTuhJXj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n3p0cx2thd2f

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Baby chicks 🐣another sign that Spring is really here! #babychicks #peepers #chicks #heritagebreeds #organiceggs #chickens #828isgreat #farmlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BvC7KVdhMeU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kf5nag50kftv

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Water logged? Little mud happening? Yes and loving every minute of it! Just means we are getting closer to the March Equinox and warmer soil temperatures! #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #828isgreat #spring#daffodils #guineahen #beehive #rainydays #gardeningmakesmehappy #backyardgardening #workwithwhatyougot #sunnydayscoming https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJudXihVaE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m745uapgabw0

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Good morning turkey calls #wildturkeys #visitors #lookinghealthy #comingoutofwinter #828isgreat #wncmountains #blueridgemountains https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_LkiUBz3U/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sd2pkzbdn3d0

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Happy Imbolc everyone! May we all receive a blessed visit from Saint Brigid. I watched a woodpecker opening up a tree in the yard today, so I got out the taps and jugs! Longer and warmer days, crisp nights bringing on the nectar flow! This cold winter has been beautiful and purposeful. It feels good to give thanks and watch the wheel turn as it's time for Spring to emerge. #imbolc #Brigid#Saint Brigid #Brid #Brighde #imbolg #Spring #fire #purification #Sun blessings https://www.instagram.com/p/BtW4FzKBCPu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rz3z3pssb6fh

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Flood water is fast and furious. Much respect for the power of nature. This is also what's helps to create such an enriched alkaline soil. https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8ClbyBumf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4yffo1h4wrkp

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Here we go! This is our neighbors pasture that comes before ours. As the water rises it will cross the road I'm standing on and flood our pasture. This will put to test our years of planting in hopes to survive such an occasion. #floodplain #elderberry #pawpaw #angelica https://www.instagram.com/p/Br77ifch05j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12tn9lwtp1bvt

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Happy Peaceful Snowy Sunday Y'all! Love the quiet of the snow. #snowdays #blueridgemountains #honeybee #apiary https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLBJXahU1H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jflea60ef6g4

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Valley sunrise #sunrise #valley #nofilterneeded #828isgreat #sky #naturalbeauty #playoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/BppVmq4Bje4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=144mwafpcvoi6

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Mountain sunrise 💛#sunrise #sky #mountaintopview #mountaintop #naturalbeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpj74HfhI-_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=72xyon1yefp1

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Muscadines! Southern grapes! #backyardfood #grapes #muscadine #priceless #patience #vines #grapevine #sustainablefamily https://www.instagram.com/p/BohgJJFB1AH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o4qy6g4gf0uh

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Hazelnut harvest! #nut #nuttree #sustainablefamily #patience #backyardfood https://www.instagram.com/p/BohfjcGhsH8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jj0rnt5d6xae

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ReUsable towel roll and matching napkin set. Towels are made with cotton flannel and absorbent terry cloth, napkins are made with double layer cotton flannel. www.gardenteacompany.com/from-the-farm/ #honeybee #ecofriendly #sustainable-living #reusable #keepoutoflandfill #handmade #828isgreat #enviromentallyfriendly https://www.instagram.com/p/BoeTIDahXAq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vxplk0wl0j4p

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Honeybee Love!