a little gardening update

One of my bark plant markers

A few of you have been asking me about my garden. For those of you that don’t know–I like to

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brew and bees--not really, but close enough!

Future site of Burgh Bees' apiary and demonstration garden

As a fan of the East End Brewery and beekeeping, I thought this was great news. I

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yinzer torte -- linzer torte made with local quince

This variation on the classic linzer torte recipe was made with local–"yinzer"–quince!

This is my second winter in Pittsburgh, and like many new comers to the

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winter beet salad

Those who know me know how much I enjoy gardening. We had a long fall, but it’s almost December and gardening in Pennsylvania is pretty much

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hungry honey bees

Apiculture has always fascinated me. I find bees very intriguing, and honey is a favorite of mine.

I have a pear tree in my backyard and a

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urban farming: beekeeping

On Tuesday, August 25, I went to a Burgh Bees “Beekeeper Meet-up” on the North Side. I originally discovered Burgh Bees at the Phipps Garlic and

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