Matthew Davies Blog

Winter is coming! I, Matthew Davies, know that your bees may not be standing up against the White Walkers, but the winter months are frightening enough. Luckily, honeybees are amazing planners and have been prepared since late last winter! The colony’s life revolves around two things: swarming and hoarding enough honey to last the entire…
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For a long time, I’ve been considering going off the grid. However, making enough cash/money to pay your taxes, purchase products that you can’t acquire off the grid, or have some cash for a rainy day is one of the hurdles to getting off the grid. This is much more strenuous now that I have…
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Are you gearing set for a weekend of fishing? What a thrilling prospect! Before you leave, I, Matthew Davies, made a list of everything you’ll need for your fishing excursion. This way, you can have peace of mind knowing you’ve got everything you need to create new fishing memories on the sea. Save and print…
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Beekeepers like me, Matthew Davies, frequently encounter the challenge of removing ants from their hives. Many rookie beekeepers are alarmed when they see these pests. We are pretty protective of our girls, and our initial instinct is that these guests are causing them damage. They can wreak havoc on the colony at times, but most…
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As a homesteader, I, Matthew Davies, know your work is never done when it comes to working around the property. Spring is no exception. Organization is the most crucial aspect of being a successful homesteader. Ensure you have a running tally of everything that needs to be completed so you aren’t caught unprepared come May.…
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When it comes to the resources we use to capture fish, I, Matthew Davies, know that organization is the most essential factor to consider before going out on the lake. Having all of your lures, baits, and terminal tackle in one convenient location can help you become a more effective and savvier angler while also…
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There is much debate among the beekeeping community as to whether or to what extent beekeepers should interfere with nature. Like me, Matthew Davies, some affirm that if there is a chance to make our hives stronger, we should take it which typically means choosing not to intervene with nature. If a bee dies due…
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With winter behind us, I, Matthew Davies, am here to remind you that now is the perfect time to rekindle your passion for gardening. After months of heavy blankets of snow and ice, you can give your yard a new lease on life by replanting grass in areas that need it, shrubs, and even yard…
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Social media is an enormous part of our everyday lives. We share photos on Instagram, status updates on Facebook, and random thoughts on Twitter. It has become so enmeshed in our culture that if I, Matthew Davies, go a full day without commenting on or scrolling through these pages, I start to feel odd. Although…
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Throughout history, honey has been used for everything from toast and oatmeal to medicinal properties of all kinds. Rather than talk to you about all the different ways to use your honey in a traditional sense, I, Matthew Davies, am going to share with you several different ways that you might not be familiar with.…
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