My fig winterizing fig trees method works. This is the second follow up video showing new growth starting to form. If you have fig trees and harsh winters, you can keep your figs from dying back all the way to the ground for minimal costs and time. I will link to the previous videos below:
Part 1 How I winterize my fig trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHPkl57wnSg
Part 2 Did winterizing fig trees work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPUixYPd_q8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2XbZaKnvZM
I was fortunate in that I only lost 1 hive over winter and to be honest, from my inspection it looks like I had either late fall or early winter queen issues I missed so losing the hive was more my fault. But at least I didn't lose them all like many people. The positive of this mistake was the hive I lost still had about 100+ lbs of honey and that makes it an ideal candidate for a package of bees instead of a nuk. I know some people will say you should have just gotten a swarm of bees and you are correct, except I live in a very rural and remote area and in 6 years of setting swarm traps I have never caught a swarm ... so on to my backup plan of ordering a bee package.
Since I had 2 full deep boxes of drawn comb and 100+ lbs of honey, this hive was perfect for a package.
I had a package of saskatraz bees arrive from mann lake ltd in 40 degree weather. They were shipped via ground shipping. It took them 3 days to arrive here. They were simply left on the front porch and had been here nearly 2 hours before I took an eye strain break from my day job, opened the door, and found them sitting there. There was no knock on the door, no notification sent to my phone, nothing. I then hurried to get them installed. They were a very tightly grouped cluster but luckily, unlike many reports I have seen on youtube, mine showed up alive ... with less than a 5% loss during transit. I think had they taken another day with the temperature drop, there would not have been enough bee food which they will consume quickly when they get cold ... this could have been a much different video.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAwXYnqXwyQ
Black Walnut Tincture has been used for thousands of years to treat many different things. Its in any reputable herbal remedy book. Due to its various compounds, modern science has finally started researching how it can be used for treating various fungus, parasites, virus infections, cancers, and as an anti-bacterial.
Before modern medicine existed, herbalists were known to use black walnut tinctures and powders for a variety of conditions including easing scrofula, ulcers, wounds, rickets, scurvy and as a gargle.
Russian military hospitals also used the nut as a cleansing and quick healing medication for wounds and ulcers.
Other uses have included:
help shrink the sweat glands and reduce excessive sweating
lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels
reduces heavy menstrual bleeding
stops diarrhea
aids digestion
helps relieve colic, heartburn and flatulence
stimulates bile flow
easing pain in spleen
balances blood sugar levels
combats malaria
helps treat syphilis
helps with skin conditions such as boils and acne
Hypothyroidism – works for some people, depending on root cause
Various parts, including the nut meat, the husk, and the leaves of the black walnut can be used for different purposes. One of the most popular uses is as a tincture. A tincture is created by soaking black walnut hulls/husks in alcohol for a period of time to release chemicals and compounds that are alcohol soluble. This is then filtered for heavy particles and served diluted in a liquid such as water or orange juice. The tincture can then be ingested to treat gastrointestinal issues, stomach bugs, and many other illnesses. The tincture can also be used for treating many skin conditions such as fungus, athletes foot, warts by applying directly or via a foot bath.
Walnuts are known to be high in vitamin E and antioxidants (tocopherol) content, but black walnut contains a significantly greater amount of α-tocopherol and γ-tocopherol (a prevailing isomer) compared with Persian walnut. Although there is no significant research on the association of black walnut consumption with the health benefits of α-tocopherol and γ-tocopherol, recent studies have reported that these molecules are associated with preventing cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Some recent medical literature on black walnut usage:
Profiling Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities of Phenolic Compounds Present in Black Walnuts https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33023106/
Identifying Antibacterial Compounds in Black Walnuts https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6316014/
An overview of phytochemicals and potential health-promoting properties of black walnut https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/ra/d0ra05714b#!
Black Walnut ( Juglans nigra) Extracts Inhibit Proinflammatory Cytokine Production https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31607915/
Quantification of Vitamins, Minerals, and Amino Acids in Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9363771/
There are hundreds of other research articles and peer reviewed studies available.
As you can see, in this day and age, knowing how to make black walnut tincture should be a part of every homestead, survivalist, and preppers arsenal.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN6bJnRaxTw
My male goat shows his love by insisting i wear his pheromones all day. We do this at least once a day. So if you are wondering why i always smell like goat, now you know.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT3De0IpmrI
I don't think people realize what is involved with making bee frames. I believe most people today buy mass produced frames. But they would truly appreciate them a lot more if they had to DIY them
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqF_HfNBFxg