So. Huge shift in my thinking these last months. Its like I was lost. I was, I think....I am coming out of it though. When things aren't working, you need to change them.
I am on my way to pick up some bee keeping equipment. I think this is my calling...the gardens and clients and markets, well I dont know anymore. It is tougher than I thought, and I have to be honest with myself. I need time alone. Like, so much. A day at the market entails a stress filled sleepless night before and a day of recovery after. I cannot control it, and maybe I don't have to.
So the bees. And the gardens? I am putting everything I have into becoming a beekeeper and medicinal grower. I will shift my focus from produce and markets to medicinal flowers, garlic and herbs. I will continue a smaller, manageable garden for my family and donations. We have a sponsored hive here that is flourishing, so I took the plunge with a very groovy, dear friend and we purchased our own. We started with a 4 frame nuc. I love them. I love the peace of sitting with them. I love them for their very existence. I feel complete love caring for them.
Our very first Blackstar Bees hive
I have just come home with 3 more hives to build, we have 3 10 frame nucs arriving on Friday and my heart is so full. I feel like I have finally found my purpose. I have been absorbing all I can about this craft, I am fascinated and deeply respectful of these amazing creatures and will do all I can to make their time here full of beauty and love.
Bee lessons
The herbs and flowers that will support our bees play another role in my transformation. I will share that part later ❤
I hope you all had a beautiful day. Thank you for reading and take care of you and yours ❤