
Agriculture
Welcome
This series is a place where stories, ideas, and experiments from the land come together to spark something bigger: community. There’s something special about working with your hands in the soil, watching things grow, nurturing livestock from birth to butcher, and figuring out what really works in your specific patch of land. That’s what these agriculture blogs are all about: real experience, real experiments, and the kind of knowledge that comes from paying close attention to plants, animals, soil, and weather.
What you’ll find here is honest writing, lessons learned the hard way, and the occasional reminder that nature doesn’t care much for human timelines. Whether you’re homesteading, farming full-time, or just curious about how to live closer to the land, these posts are meant to offer something useful: and maybe even spark a few ideas for your own operation.
I write about what I’m doing, what I’m testing, and what I’d do differently next time. From Korean Natural Farming to rotational grazing, seed saving to soil health: if it’s happening in the dirt, we’re probably talking about it.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer in agriculture, either. What works for one piece of land may not work for another. But the principle stays the same: if we want strong, resilient food systems, we’ve got to build them ourselves, from the ground up.
Whether you’re here to learn, share, or just see what’s possible, you’re welcome.
So pour a cup of coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and come see what’s growing.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #9
Factory-pressed comb might look tidy, but those oversized cells disrupt natural hive biology and create a breeding ground for mites. Learn why natural beekeepers let bees build their own comb—and how it supports stronger colonies.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #8
You’ve probably heard the rule: “Don’t feed bees honey.” But like most myths, there’s nuance. Learn when it’s dangerous, when it’s necessary, and how natural beekeepers use their own honey to support hive health.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #7
You don’t need to requeen every year. In fact, letting the bees decide when to replace their queen keeps the hive in rhythm and preserves natural genetics. Learn how to work with the bees—not against them.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #6
Feeding sugar water in emergencies is fine—but replacing all the bees’ honey in the fall? Not so much. Learn why honey provides more than calories and why natural beekeepers prioritize hive nutrition.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #5
The queen may be central to reproduction, but she’s not calling the shots. The hive functions through collective intelligence. Learn how decisions really get made in this myth-busting post.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #4
Smoke isn’t a tranquilizer—it’s a survival alarm. Bees gorge on honey and brace for evacuation when they smell smoke. Learn why natural beekeepers use it carefully and what your hive is really experiencing.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #3
In natural beekeeping, function matters more than appearance. Bees use propolis, burr comb, and other so-called “mess” to regulate their hive. A tidy hive isn’t always a healthy one—learn how to read the difference.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture Myth #2
A hive beetle doesn’t always mean disaster. Sometimes, it’s a sign your hive is strong enough to tolerate guests. Learn when to act—and when to let the bees handle it—in this myth-busting guide.
Myths & Misnomers: Apiculture myth #1
Paint color won’t stop moths. Strong bees will. Discover why wax moths are more interested in weak colonies than in your choice of paint, and how natural beekeeping focuses on colony health over hive appearance.
Myths & Misnomers in Beekeeping
Old beekeeping advice isn’t always wrong—but it isn’t always right, either. This series explores the truths behind common myths, and how natural beekeepers can read the hive for what it’s really saying.