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New beautiful Cut Comb Honey! Eat it and enjoy the benefits of everything the bees give us. The wax is concentrated with pollen, Royal Jelly, and propolis. These ingredients make the unique compound a natural antibiotic. It has antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti inflammatory benefits --- use for sore throats, infections, gastrointestinal problems, wound healing, and aging. FYI: it takes 7 lbs of honey to produce 1 lb of wax! Limited supply available at Home Central in Owego.
Tioga Gardens is hosting a free lecture series on Thursday evenings in September. All sound interesting, and # 4, titled Pollination Biology and Pollinator Conservation, is especially related. 
Our summer flower honey harvest was a success. Notice the light coloring of the bottle on the right.
Now, we are awaiting the bees' collection of the nectar from the goldenrod, purple loosestrife, and Japanese knotweed for fall flower honey.
Pictures of our new bottling facility and commercial kitchen!
 A Natural Wonder Right in Your Yard:
(a FB post from B & D Landscaping LLC) Have you seen these plants? They are called Broadleaf or Broadleaf Plantain. It grows especially well in poor, rocky soil (such as driveways) and is often seen alongside dandelion. More often than not, you will see plantain growing in gravel pits and construction sites as nature seeks to regenerate the soil. Introduced to North America in the 1600s, it was once called “White Man’s Foot” by the Native Americans who witnessed that where the Europeans tread and disrupted the soil, plantain sprung up. Plantain has often been the go-to remedy for hikers plagued by mosquitos. Because it draws toxins from the body with its astringent nature, plantain may be crushed (or chewed) and placed as a poultice directly over the site of bee stings, bug bites, acne, slivers, glass splinters, or rashes. Bandage the area and allow the plantain to work its magic for 4-12 hours. Plantain may also be used to create a balm for emergency kits, or an infusion used as a skin or general wash. It is also a notable, soothing remedy for hemorrhoids. Plantain is renowned for its healing effect on the digestive system. This is especially useful for anyone who has been damaged by antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or pain medications, food allergies, or Celiac disease. Both leaves and seeds specifically target the digestive system for healing. The leaves may be steeped as tea, added to soups, or dried with a sauce similar to kale chips. The seeds – a type of psyllium – can be ground or soaked for bulk mucilage or absorbable fibre, which, consumed before meals, may help with weight loss. Because plantain is a gentle expectorant and high in silica, an infusion can be helpful for lung problems, coughs, and colds. Plantain is almost a panacea for the human body, treating everything from all menstrual difficulties, all digestive issues, to nearly all skin complaints, and even arthritis. Add to salads, chew to ease thirst, or enjoy in stir fries. This versatile wild vegetable will keep you in good health for years to come!
 Make an environmentally friendly effective weed-killer without harsh chemicals,
using common household ingredients. |
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