A Beekeeper’s World

A Beekeeper’s WORLD BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Honeybees are a network of team discipline, distinct roles, organization, and sacrifice! Each of us can learn a lot from their nature.

1. The order of Hymenoptera, to which honeybees belong, appeared 300 million years ago.

2. For a queen to develop, she needs royal jelly. Once she emerges from her elongated cell, she flies out to find a drone and receives sperm to sustain her for a lifetime. After 48 hours, she’ll begin laying 2,000 eggs daily. Attendants tend to her feeding needs.

3. Bees are trichromatic, which means they see ultraviolet light or wavelengths. Pollen appears as energy, light. They can see three-dimensionally and judge edges.

Most husbands say things like, “I want to adopt a dog,” not, “I want to raise bees!” The bee idea triggered a childhood memory of performing cartwheels and running to the house after a jarring bite to the palm. From that moment onward, bees, in my mind, were associated with pain, and were an insect well avoided. My husband, Kevin, however, pursued the venture by purchasing a hive, equipment, a beekeeping suit for two, and prepaid for a package of bees and one queen! Immediately, I panicked! How was it arriving? Shock led to the discovery that we would have to pick them up! Together we had watched YouTube videos, attempting to absorb every aspect of the bee world in 30- to 45-minute increments! Then, the fateful day arrived, our bee package was ready for pickup—except Kevin was not in the state! It was up to me! Bravely, I brought home 3,000-plus new charges.

2021 now marks our fourth season as state-certified beekeepers. In the same fashion that people become instantly animated talking about their beloved cat or dog, so I feel about honeybees. Occasionally, a four-winged flyer will land on my hand or shoulder to rest. The sensation feels slightly ticklish from the beat of her wings. In seconds, she disappears, following “orders” to find a water source or pollen. 4. The forager bee doesn’t necessarily care about humans. The job is vital, and humans tend to get in the way. At a speed of 20 miles per hour, the honeybee is one of the world’s fastest flyers. Her lifetime contribution is onetwelfth of a teaspoon of honey.

5. With an exceptional olfactory ability, honeybees can differentiate between hundreds of floral varieties. Returning to the colony, foragers perform the “waggle dance,” which gives detailed directions and the flight’s distance to the flowers.

6. Flying to and from is tiresome. Bees will often sleep inside a flower, sheltered by petals. If a friend is with her, they’ll hold on to each other’s feet.

7. Between April to June, hives contain 20,000 to 60,000 female bees. The males, called drones, come and go as they please, are not responsible for chores, and are booted out before winter!

8. Worker bees create a glue called “propolis” to seal the edges of their home. Their lifespan extends six weeks.

9. At the entrance of every hive is a guard. On cold nights, many will die on duty!

10. In a hive are nurse bees, who care for the young, the queen’s attendants, constructor workers who build beeswax foundations, foragers, and undertakers. queen lands, protectors will surround her. Foragers will seek a home unless a beekeeper can capture the Queen. If she’s caught, the rest will follow. Meanwhile, back at the hive, the remaining bees await the emergence of their new leader.

14. Pesticides result in a “colony collapse disorder.” Does it matter if dandelions are a loathsome weed? It’s the first flower honeybees find in spring to extract nectar from! It either offers food or death!

11. Honeybees judge distances or the length of frames by hanging leg-to-leg in a behavior called “festooning.”

12. Bees control their interior temperature by “fanning,” which occurs when bees stand in one direction and fan their wings to add or remove air from the hive. On scorching days, they go outside, hold each other’s legs, and create a “beard.”

13. April through June, a colony may grow too large and decide to split. The queen takes 30,000 bees and forms a swarm, flying in counter-clockwise and clockwise circles above the hive. Once the

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North Carolina has the highest number of beekeepers. Look in your neighborhood for stacked hive boxes. And, be thankful! Forager bees support your maple and poplar trees, blueberry bushes, and garden flowers and vegetables. Ask around! You may have a local beekeeper who sells wildflower honey. One taste, and you’ll be an advocate, too!

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THE Fancy

BY LAUREN SEPHTON

Welcome to the Fancy Fork! Your Seasonal Produce Insight and Farm-Style Recipes That Are Made to Satisfy.

During the month of May, you may notice Spring in full blossom with vibrant flowers around every neighborhood corner and abundant produce aisles. You may notice the rich harvest colors, as the fruits and vegetables reach their peak freshness this month, like homegrown heirloom tomatoes and cherries. The list continues with spring lettuce, artichokes, mangoes, okra, radishes, rhubarb, Swiss chard, and zucchini. However, this month, we are focusing on the natural beauty of fresh spring herbs.

Half a cup of fresh parsley, a flowering plant that is native to Mediterranean cultures, provides 108% of the Reference Daily Intake of Vitamin A, 53% of Vitamin C, 547% of Vitamin K, 11% of Folate, and 4% of Potassium. Low in calories, rich in antioxidants, supporting bone health and full of flavor, parsley makes a great addition to just about any savory recipe! Then, you have the more aromatic thyme that provides robust flavor that is lightly sweet, very earthy, and slightly minty. Studies have shown thyme to lower blood pressure and boost immunity, since it’s packed with vitamin C, and might even have a positive effect on your mood!

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Meditteranean Feta & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. Yukon baby potatoes 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. Kosher salt 7- 8 oz. feta cheese, chopped into small pieces ½ red onion, finely minced 1 lemon, zest and juiced 2 Tbsp. thyme leaves ¼ cup parsley leaves, chopped ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. 2. Cut the Yukon baby potatoes into halves or quarters, then transfer to a large bowl. Add in the extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt. Toss together until evenly combined. 3. Spread the potatoes evenly onto the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip to bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. 4. In the meantime, toss together the remaining ingredients (chopped feta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped red onion, thyme leaves, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper). 5. Add the crispy potatoes into the feta mixture, then toss to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Now that you’ve mastered the art of fresh herbs, it’s time to grab your fork and enjoy the blossoming Spring season delights!.

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presents Staying or Leaving?What If?

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

What-if, the worrisome words, arrive in the conscious spinning topics from safety and financial security to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” leads to a proactive decision to invest time in the ultimate insurance policy- valuable life skills comprising security, shelter, food, water, and medical care! In any emergency, from extreme weather to a personal disaster, you have the power to take charge of your fate by making plans and taking action!

Disasters and emergencies bring out the best in people – or the worst! As tempers flare, family members disperse rather than the intended goal of staying together! A feeling of panic is the result of the body’s automatic overproduction of a stress hormone called “cortisol.” As it travels to the brain, the ability to access critical thinking fails. Planning together helps each person know their responsibility and how to proceed without panic.

Staying Home

The reassuring voice in our mind whispers, “We’ll never have to leave our home. It couldn’t possibly happen to us. Not in our community!” Every person says, “Not us. Not here!” While staying or leaving is uncertain, the goal to preparedness ensures you have a plan for almost every emergency situation.

Let’s define basic needs:

• Familiarity provides security in a well-provisioned home!

• Community is an invaluable resource in times of difficulty.

Neighbors, whether you know them well or not, can come together to resolve immediate challenges!

• Homes using only electricity will require a secondary power source. Consider the ability to cook with a range fueled with propane, or using a wood stove for warmth.

• Water is the most critical item! Consider an outside source such as a pool, pond, or creek. How far is it? If you have a quality filtration system, iodine tablets, or the ability to boil, you have water!

• The body needs up to 2500 calories daily. Have you accrued items, whether vacuum sealed or dehydrated, that check off a range of carbohydrates (oatmeal, pasta, corn, beans, and chocolate), proteins (eggs, meat, seafood, nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese, and milk), and fats (olive and coconut oil, and lard?)

• Will you use LED camp lanterns, solar light bulbs, or battery headlamps? Don’t forget to invest in a solar battery pack?

What other purpose can the sun use heat for energy- a radio that has a USB port!

• Do you have on hand cash for two weeks, preferably in small bills. • Do you have pet food, and the needs of infants, young children and senior family members! Determine if your pharmacy offers 90-day prescriptions.

• Do you have any items worthy of a trade, such as fresh eggs, homemade goods, or knives?

FACT: Wool can keep you warm, especially if wet, while emergency blankets reflect 90% of your body heat.

Leaving Home

In most “survival” literature, experts recommend “bugging out.” Many do not rent or own a cabin or secondary residence; instead, they conduct daily life from their vehicles. Odds are, you have essential items from food, water, a first aid kit, to personal backpacks prepared and ready to go- but where?

Did you perhaps laugh when family or close friends said, “If anything ever happens, please come to us!” Find out if the offer was genuine; otherwise, prepare a plan of action. Trying to imagine thousands of panicked people walking, biking, driving towards a viable food sources or highways sounds, yet again, impossible! One contingency plan may not be enough.

• Preplan your route, marking destinations 100 miles from your home. Be ready for roadblocks and alternative roads.

• Have a print-out of the plan!

• Keep several gas cans filled and readily available.

• You’ll need cash in small bills!

• If you have a means of protection, such as pepper spray, be sure to understand how it works. Never use a “weapon” without practicing!

Evaluating the “what-ifs” allow you to go beyond your comfort of normalcy and safety and start thinking about a plan of action! Invite spouses, children, elder members of the family, and friends. Don’t wait until the moment is a reality! Planning relieves the mind and creates a feeling of empowerment!

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BY AMY HILL

There’s no better time than the present to stop using dull stock photos while updating your brand’s website. Want to grab the attention of recruiters on LinkedIn? Toss out the selfie stick and vow never to use a selfie as your profile picture ever again. With small businesses being negatively impacted by lockdowns, adequately advertising your personal brand or business is now more important than ever. Photographer and Creative Director Jodie Brim has been sprucing up clients’ online presence for nine years, and has an eye for creating brand photographs that will stop traffic—or maybe even attract it!

Jodie and her team at Jodie Brim Photography help clients revamp their social media and web presence by providing them with a luxury branding experience and all-inclusive imagery that help female entrepreneurs increase their impact and influence in their respective fields. Jodie and the team’s image consultant will assess the brand’s mission and work in tandem to strategically create images and videos that will captivate the attention of their ideal clients and showcase the story behind the brand. While the team’s clients are primarily female, Jodie and her team frequently work with small business owners, entrepreneurs, HR consultants, attorneys, coaches, and other service providers who need to “show up” online and improve their online presence.

The team at JBP is well-trained in differentiating brand photographs from headshots. Brand photos involve props and allow onlookers to see clients in action. In fact, Jodie believes investing in custom brand photographs is imperative in creating and maintaining a professional appearance, and making your business stand out among its competitors. According to Jodie, “Custom brand photos definitely matter, and are crucial for building credibility and trust in your business.”

One of the many perks of working with the Jodie Brim team is the convenience of the services for busy professionals who don’t have time to find a location or outfit for their photoshoot. Clients choose to book with JBP because the team is equipped to provide clothing, jewelry, custom props, and even create a customized workspace in the studio. While clients are welcome to bring their own clothing and accessories, those interested in taking advantage of the team’s styling services will attend a consultation with Jodie and her fashion stylist/producer Raysa in order to better understand the client’s personal style. With the help of local boutiques, Jodie’s team can find the right outfits to make their clients show up confidently in their photos and help them to stand out from the crowd.

To keep clients and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jodie insists that the proper safety protocols are met before, during, and after photoshoots to make sure everyone remains healthy and comfortable. Studios are cleaned after every photo session, and team members wear masks, use proper hand washing techniques, and are screened for symptoms prior to the shoot. Jodie even gets tested for COVID prior to shooting, and is proactive in ensuring that clients and team members have not been recently exposed to COVID prior to the session. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is the perfect brand photo. Due to the custom nature of each brand project, props and other personalized branding are curated for each client, from creating a makeshift office, to a bakery design studio workspace. Because the Jodie Brim team puts so much effort into making sure each photoshoot is fully equipped for brand photos, clients should look to book six to eight weeks in advance.

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Introducing Your Pet to the Littlest Members of the Family

BY TARYN JEREZ

Whether you have a precious new baby joining the family or you’re having the grandkids stay for the summer, it’s important to plan ahead for how you’ll introduce them to your furry family members. It can be exciting for both parties to meet one another, but doing so in a safe and wellthought-out way is always best.

Even if your pets have experience with babies and small children, it’s always a smart idea to treat it like the first time and go in with a game plan that’s sensitive to the possibility that each time may be a little different. Both children and animals can have different temperaments at different times of day and with new people and experiences.

In order to have the best introduction and experience possible for the entire family, here are a few tips to ensure safety and comfort for both human and fur babies alike.

u Make sure to read the room. Everyone is getting acquainted, so remember to take both human and furry friends’ feelings into account. Is your new baby particularly fussy today and screeching a lot? That may make your pets extra anxious. Can you tell if your cat’s tail is fluffed out, and she is a little more tense right now? An excited child getting close to pet her may not work in your favor. Wait until everyone seems to be on their best behavior before introductions take place.

u Choose neutral ground for meetings. You’ll want to avoid introducing pets to their hopefully new, tiny best friend during meal times and sleep. Think about it—would you want to be waked up to meet someone new, or interrupted while you’re eating breakfast? For dogs, who can often be a little more territorial, it’s often recommended to have them meet outdoors or in a part of the home they aren’t overly attached to. u Educate your littles about pets. Children are very interested in the world around them, and animals are no exception. For kids that are old enough to understand, they’ll be meeting a new furry friend, so take an opportunity beforehand to teach them how to best interact with the friend. How should they act around them? How should they not act? Does your pet love treats or ear scratches? Should they be aware of any specific behavior warnings your pet may exhibit if uncomfortable?

u A little sniffing goes a long way. From puppies and cats to hamsters and bunny rabbits, letting your pet sniff your child is always a good idea before jumping into high-touch interactions. Ask your child to stick out their hand to see how your animal reacts. If you’re introducing a brand-new baby, have a piece of the baby’s clothing or a blanket they’ve used brought in first for the pets to sniff and get familiar with. u Don’t let your guard down just yet. Even if your pet has a sweet disposition and is interacting well with your child, it’s a good idea not to leave them unattended until you know for certain they are both comfortable with one another.

Dogs and cats can sometimes get spooked easily, and their animal instincts can kick in, especially when they aren’t quite comfortable yet with their small new friend.

u Create lasting bonds beyond the first meeting. They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but truthfully, many animals can bond beautifully with people—especially kids! The most important step to creating relationships between your child and your pet is respect. Have a healthy respect for your animals and their boundaries and natural instincts, and do what you can to help create a happy and healthy first few interactions. You will see the relationship between the two blossom into a special and beautiful bond over time.