Here are a few things from around the web that we’ve been reading.
How to start beekeeping for free
“The essentials are simple enough: some sort of hive, a hat and a veil, an old, white shirt and – to start with at least – maybe some gloves – and the agreement of the people who share your living space. It doesn’t matter whether you are a town or a country dweller, so long as there is an abundant and varied supply of flowering plants from early spring onwards. In fact, bees often do better in well-gardened, urban areas than in the ‘green desert’ of modern, industrial farm land.”
These beans could save the world
“A phenomenal source of protein, fiber, iron and potassium, yet low in fat and incredibly cheap to grow, beans make up a huge portion of much of the developing world’s diet (though developed nations rely on them, too). And yet like any plant, beans are susceptible to sudden changes in temperature, which, well, we’re sort of going through now.”
How to plant asparagus
Here’s a pretty detailed breakdown on how to plant this vegetable. If you do it right, it could be the last time you ever have to do it.
The top 10 predators on the farm
“When it comes to predation on the farm, the best defense is a strong offense. Contain animals in secure enclosures, use electric netting for fencing, secure trash in animal-proof containers, store feed out of reach of animals, and hang nets to prevent attacks from the sky.”
How to be a rural lawyer
This book by Bruce Cameron, “Becoming a Rural Lawyer: A Personal Guide to Establishing a Small Town Practice,” shares details about how to set up a solo practice in a rural area. The author also writes a blog called Rural Lawyer, about practicing law beyond the suburban sprawl.
