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What do you guys think about the latest technology that's supposed to make rearing bees more efficient? I've wanted to raise bees for a while now, but there's so much out there that I'm finding it difficult to settle on a plan.

I know that we've got a few homesteaders on here, and I hope you'll be really honest with me. How difficult would it be to start homesteading as a single person?

I enjoy getting outside when the weather is decent. Unfortunately, those days seem to be over for a while. I sure miss my garden. How do you all fight the cold weather blues?

I had hoped that the pandemic would be under control by now, but it looks like the coronavirus outbreak will be with us for Thanksgiving too. Have you decided how you'll navigate around that? I know my parents won't be flying to see us this year, so it will probably be a small celebration.

I tried growing my own pumpkins this year and it didn't work out, so I'm wondering where I went wrong. I grew two heirloom varieties - Rogues and Jack Be Littles. I didn't run into trouble until the fruit started growing. All of the fruit on my Jack Be Littles have busted and split before...

When my chickens began to molt for the first time, I was convinced they had a severe mite infestation. I probably wouldn't have been so confused had they not started molting too early, but for whatever reason, they were triggered before it was really time. I treated their "mites" religiously...

in a cold frame? I live in a pretty temperate climate and just decided to throw one together with some leftover lumber and glass. What should I plant inside? Am I right in thinking that I shouldn't start with seeds this time of year?

I think most people must like their pickles extra crispy because every recipe I find seems to turn out pickles that you can easily snap in two. I like mine...softer? Limper? Not crunchy? I'm not sure how to describe the texture I'm after exactly, but the ones I've made aren't my favorite...