This year I *really* noticed the Western Soapberry trees in the North Texas (North of Dallas / Ft Worth MetroMess) area during their bloom, and the pollinators all over the trees while in bloom. I suspect this was a 2nd bloom for the year. My time really noticing them was from the end of May […]
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These hive stands are strong, hold the hives to a proper height for easy inspections – and are quick to make with simple tools. Most of the ones I make are 8′ long – and hold 4 hives easily – or 5 that are pretty tight. So I use 2 stands for most be yards […] 
Broke Boy Solar Wax Melter – BBSWM This solar wax melter is one that was cobbled together in the time-frame of about 2012. I call it the “Broke Boy Solar Wax Melter”. Commercially sold solar wax melters for the hobby market – are currently (2024) marketed at prices ranging from $170-$350. For something that is […] 
If you’re available to attend the Central Texas Bee School on March 2, 2024, it’s a great place and opportunity to learn more about bees and their management.
Rex Smith will be teaching (2) sessions – on performing hive inspections at the bee school. Sign up ASAP to reserve your space. https://centraltexasbeekeepers.org/bee-school/
[…] The attached video and plans will show how the bench designed by Aldo Leopold is cut and assembled. These plans are freely available – and I ask that you watch my video on building your own. Though – watching the video is not necessary – it is helpful.
Leopold […] 
At one time – I wanted to be a Palleteer! A friend mentioned that she’s like some benches to sit on and enjoy her back porch. I figured I could help out with that – and move along some of the stack of pallets I’d accumulated for such projects. Unfortunately, these are all the pics […] 
A friend was needing a spot for guests to sit and remove / put back on shoes before entering her home and leaving the home. This is a very simple design, made with a scrap 2×8 – cut in half, and scrap 2×4’s cut to the shape of a box – to form the legs. […] 
When the weather turns wet, and the old work boots (or leather hat, etc) just is not waterproof any more, think about using a leather conditioner to rehydrate and waterproof the pores and stitching of the leather. (note – this conditioner can be used on canvas tent material as well) Amber’s work boots were dry, […] 
Harmony Hollow now offers a proprietary blend of beeswax and neatsfoot oil as a conditioner “paste” for leather. Solid at room temperature, it softens easily with the warmth of your hands, and can be worked into your untreated leather. I personally use it to condition and waterproof my leather boots and gloves. It keeps […] |
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