On May 20 we celebrate World Bee Day, which was an initiative proposed by Slovenia to the United Nations. It took three years for this to be approved, which finally happened on 20 December 2017. This initiative was done to raise awareness on the importance of bees and beekeeping. The date was picked because it was the birth date of…
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10 Effective Ways Treat to Termites Naturally
Throughout the years I have had plenty of problems with termites. They have eaten the wooden beams of my farm in Pedasi and the majority of my rental house in Diablo. During quarantine I was stranded in Panama City, so I moved into one of my Airbnbs in Casco Viejo. To my surprise, I saw termite poop by the wooden…
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Roman Chamomile Attracts Beneficial Insects to your Garden
The scientific name of Roman chamomile is Chamaemelum Nobile, however, it is commonly called English, Russian or garden chamomile. It is native to western Europe and its the true chamomile. This type of chamomile has as finely divided green gray leaves that resemble that of parsley, being thicker than the leaves of German chamomile. It can grow between 60 centimeters…
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Chamomile Tea: 6 Powerful Benefits and 7 Practical Uses
Benefits of Chamomile Tea Reduces Anxiety Most people consume this tea of chamomile because of its calming properties, which reduce stress and anxiety. Chamomile increases melatonin and serotonin, two hormones that alleviate stress. This tea opens up the blood vessels and reduces inflammation, which cause headaches and intense pain if left untreated. It can also be used to alleviate menstrual…
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2020 Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
April 22 celebrates Earth Day, as you might have noticed on social media. This year, during the coronavirus pandemic, it seems like the world came to a stop. Images and videos are being shared of how animals are thriving in cities and oceans. This gives people hope, at least they feel like they are quarantined for a good reason: giving…
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The Many Uses of Oregano
About Oregano is part of the Lamiaceae family just like mint. It was associated with joy and happiness by the Greeks and Romans. So much so, that it name comes from the Greek words “oros” which means mountain and “ganos” which means joy. It is native from Europe, especially the Mediterranean area, but now it can be found all over…
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8 Best Beekeeping Books for Beginners to Experienced Keepers
Here are Best Beekeeping Books No matter if you are new or have experience in beekeeping, it is always important to educate yourself by reading beekeeping books. Technology has changed and so have diseases, including problems such as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Learn how to practice apiculture without using pesticides, how to identify and solve common problems and understand the…
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