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Just a homestead Nana growing food, memories and keeping an eye on the bees. 🐝
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My husband does the heavy lifting—I gather the blueberries 🫐

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06/23/2026

💰 Most National Parks charge admission. Why doesn’t the Smokies?

Most National Parks charge admission.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park doesn’t—and there’s a fascinating reason why.

Have you ever wondered why?

“Ella: Professional Bear Deterrent. Payment accepted in treats and belly rubs. 🐾🐻❤️
06/23/2026

“Ella: Professional Bear Deterrent. Payment accepted in treats and belly rubs. 🐾🐻❤️

06/22/2026

New Beekeepers: Don’t Forget the Jars 🍯

🍯 Honey harvest season is almost here. If you’re a new beekeeper, don’t wait until harvest day to think about jars. Jerry tells how he estimates how many jars he will need. Have you ordered yours yet?



06/22/2026

Getting me some Goldenrod Honey

We normally don’t harvest honey from first-year hives.

That makes these hives the perfect opportunity to see what Goldenrod honey is all about. 🍯🐝

06/21/2026

APPALACHIAN FOLKLORE
🐝 Talking to the Bees

In the Appalachian Mountains, some folks believe bees should be treated like family and told about important life events.

Jerry apparently had a different message for ours. 😂🐝

06/20/2026

🐝 When should you harvest honey?

Here in East Tennessee, Jerry watches the flowers more than the calendar. Goldenrod is one of the signs that tells him the main honey flow is coming to an end.

When do you harvest where you live?

🧄 I said to hubby lets order some garlic seed … but not that much! 😂Now that harvest is here, I’m wondering…What are we ...
06/20/2026

🧄 I said to hubby lets order some garlic seed … but not that much! 😂

Now that harvest is here, I’m wondering…

What are we going to do with all this garlic?

Any favorite garlic recipes, preservation tips, or creative uses?

06/19/2026

🐝 Bee drifting is more common than you might think.

Have you ever noticed bees entering the wrong hive?


🌿 They’re not cup holders… they’re plant holders.Picked up a basil plant today. Anyone else still adding herbs to their ...
06/19/2026

🌿 They’re not cup holders… they’re plant holders.

Picked up a basil plant today. Anyone else still adding herbs to their garden this late in the season?

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