Green Mountain Rose

17/02/2025

Winter farming presents challenges, but with thoughtful care, your chickens, honey bees, and working dogs can remain healthy and productive. By providing proper shelter, nutrition, and maintenance, your small farm will continue to thrive through the colder months, setting the stage for a successful spring.

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Keep your farm animals safe this winter! Learn expert tips on caring for chickens, honey bees, and working dogs during cold months. Stay prepared and protect your homestead!

17/02/2025

16/02/2025

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15/02/2025

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Winter in a small town or on the farm is a test of endurance, patience, and how many layers you can put on before losing mobility. But we get through it—one snow drift, one cup of coffee, and one good laugh at a time. Hang in there, keep those spirits up, and remember—spring is just around the (...

15/02/2025

❄️🐝 Winter Beekeeper Thoughts... 🐝❄️

Here we are, smack in the middle of winter, wrapped up in layers like overstuffed burritos, dreaming about honey bees and sunny days. 🌞 Meanwhile, our apiary ladies are huddled in their hives, hopefully staying warm and not secretly planning a tiny bee rebellion (because, honestly, we wouldn’t put it past them). 🤷‍♀️❄️

During winter, the bee life cycle slows down—no foraging, no honey-making, just a whole lot of snuggling up in a cluster to keep warm. The queen stays tucked in the center, being waited on like the royalty she is 👑🐝, while the worker bees take shifts vibrating their wing muscles to generate heat. If only we humans could stay warm by just vibrating and eating honey all day… sounds like a dream life. 🍯💭

Meanwhile, any poor drones (male bees) that didn’t get kicked out in the fall… well, let’s just say they’re probably regretting all their life choices right about now. 😬❄️

Stay warm, little ladies! Spring is coming… eventually. 🌸🐝

14/02/2025

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13/02/2025

ALERT: Your yard cleanup could wipe out an entire generation of native pollinators! 🐝

SHOCKING FACTS:
- 80% of native bees nest in dead plant stems
- One stem can house up to 20 pollinator larvae
- Early cleanup destroys 6 months of bee development
- Native bees are worth $2000 per yard in pollination

What's Really Living in Your "Messy" Yard:

1. Hidden Residents:
- Mason bee cocoons
- Leafcutter bee nests
- Native wasp larvae
- Beneficial predator eggs

2. Critical Areas to Protect:
🌿 Hollow plant stems
🍂 Leaf litter piles
🌱 Standing perennials
🌸 Seed heads

3. How to Help:
- Wait until May to clean up
- Leave 15" stem heights
- Create brush piles
- Mark pollinator areas

YOUR ACTION PLAN:
✅ Stop all cleanup until 50°F consistent temps
✅ Bundle and store cut stems
✅ Create "pollinator corners"
✅ Educate your neighbors

REMEMBER:
A messy yard is a thriving ecosystem!

27/01/2025

Sick day… might as well lay here crocheting the newly spun yarn 😍😷

20/01/2025

Winter is a great time to spin wool ❤️. What is the allure of the drop spindle? The rhythmic motion is calming and can be almost a meditation experience. Why do I choose to spin wool? Spinning yarn enables me to develop a deeper connection to nature. Exploring the history of spinning has been humbling. Understanding the origin of fibers and the effort that goes into our yarn and clothing is tremendous! I have gained a better understanding of cost.

08/01/2025

Happy Winter 🥶! Why the warm flower picture? This is what Green Mountain Rose looks forward to on long, dark cold days! Winter for us is great for crafts and skiing, but my favorite is being surrounded by flowers,bees, dogs and chickens! What do you like to do in winter? What helps you on these cool days?

09/12/2024

Lots of beautiful soaps being boxed for the booth sale! Hope to see you there!

12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

Clove and orange beeswax candles are a delightful combination that brings a warm, cozy, and spicy fragrance to any space. The natural sweetness of beeswax blends perfectly with the earthy warmth of clove and the bright, citrusy notes of orange. These candles are perfect for creating a comforting, autumnal or winter ambiance.

Here’s a breakdown of the elements and benefits:

Benefits and Appeal

• Natural Ingredients: Beeswax is a sustainable and cleaner-burning candle material that produces negative ions, which can help neutralize pollutants in the air. Combined with clove and orange essential oils, it avoids artificial fragrances and toxins.
• Warm and Inviting Scent: Clove has a rich, spicy aroma that brings a sense of grounding and calm, while orange adds an uplifting, fresh note that balances the richness of clove.
• Seasonal Appeal: This fragrance blend feels particularly suited to fall and winter, evoking a holiday spirit and comforting warmth.

12/11/2024

Organically grown beeswax candles offer several unique benefits compared to conventional candles. Here’s a breakdown of the advantages:

1. Non-Toxic and Chemical-Free

• Organic beeswax is free from pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic chemicals, making it safer for indoor air quality. Conventional candles, especially those made from paraffin, can release harmful substances like benzene and toluene when burned, whereas organic beeswax is naturally clean-burning.

2. Neutralizes Indoor Air Pollutants

• Beeswax candles emit negative ions as they burn, which can help neutralize positively charged pollutants in the air, such as dust, mold, and toxins. This can improve air quality and reduce allergens, benefiting respiratory health, especially for those with asthma or allergies.

3. Longer Burn Time

• Beeswax is denser than other waxes, which allows it to burn longer and at a slower rate. Although beeswax candles are often more expensive, their extended burn time can make them more economical in the long run.

08/11/2024

08/11/2024

Due to hackers and fraudulent activity on all my business/personal accounts, I’ve had to fully lock down social networks, websites & bank accounts. I would advise everyone to change passwords regularly and keep a close eye on your accounts! It happens suddenly and swiftly 😖 So, please be patient with me as I navigate through securing everything back to normal.