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Documenting the Urban Farming Boom
Two filmmakers travel the country to document the fast growing interest in urban agriculture.
Collecting a Wild Honeybee Swarm (video)
In this video, beekeeper Matt Reed demonstrates how to collect a wild honeybee swarm comprising about 7000 honeybees. A swarm is the natural mechanism for bees to divide the colony in order to find a new home.
Beekeeping Basics: Equipment For Beginners (video)
Veteran beekeeper Glen Andresen, discusses the basic equipment for beginning beekeepers.
Beekeeping Basics: Getting Started (video)
Glen Andresen, a Portland beekeeper for 20 years, discusses the basics of beekeeping before purchasing hives, bees, and related equipment.
“Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?” Begins International Tour
March 04, 2011 Another great film by Portland-based filmmaker Taggart Siegel is about to hit the screen nationwide and Canada, starting today in 5 cities. Following on the heels of his widely acclaimed film, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, Siegel began working on Queen of the Sun in 2006. Documenting several beekeepers throughout the [...]
Tour De Hive Honey Bees Tour in Portland (video)
Matthew Reed, who offers a range of beekeeping services, shares his expert knowledge of bee hives and honeybees.
5 Urban Farming Ideas for Your Own Backyard
November 12, 2010 Have you been thinking of growing some of your own food, but not sure what exactly? Or, do you have a small garden and would like to take it up a notch? The folks at ecosalon have compiled a smorgasbord of good ideas for the urban food grower, depending on your interest, [...]