Less than a week after interviewing Harry Owens on the possibility of foreign bees being present on the island – along with the Varroa Mite – I had my own scare. I opened one of my hives on Saturday to discover reddish-brown mites living on my bees. Was it Varroa? If so, it would be devastating news since we’ve thus far been able to keep Varroa off of the Isle of Man.

Fortunately it turned out to be Braula, otherwise known as the Bee Louse. They look very similar though as you can see in the video.

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The other side of Lovely Greens is handmade bath and beauty products and soapmaking lessons. Here Swasti, Gemma, and Hannah show the batches of soap they made in Saturday morning’s class.

The class begins by a short introduction to making soap which is then followed by students choosing their colours and fragrance. We jump into making the first batch and then a second batch is followed by a short break where refreshments are served.

In my soapmaking lessons we use all natural ingredients such as dried flowers, minerals, and essential oils to make the bars smell and look pretty. The oils inside the final bars are rich and moisturising and feel great on your skin!

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On today’s installment of the Urban Gardening Series I am going to go through how I grow salad greens and herbs indoors. The best part is you can do this literally anywhere you live or work.

0:20 Introduction
0:31 Rising Prices for Produce in Canada
0:37 What is a Kitchen Garden
1:03 Light source for growing indoors
1:40 How to start herbs and salad greens inside in pots
2:51 What you can grow and harvest indoors
3:00 Why herbs and salad greens grow well under lights or indoors
3:06 The best potting mix for growing indoors
3:26 How to thin your seedlings and grow microgreens
3:57 How to make a Tomato Basil Salad
4:30 Why i grow salad greens and herbs indoors during the winter

[1] Urban Gardening Series Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mfR-r4BXH0wwN-9IQ–WX-C-4JqTR-7

[2] Grow lights what they are, how to purchase them and how to build a grow station.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mfR-r4BXH0sQIoFdcU2VYPdR9HYRVDz

[3] CTV News article about increasing Canadian produce.
http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=812877&binId=1.1203428&playlistPageNum=1

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Harry Owens, Chief Bee Inspector to the Isle of Man Government, worked for two years looking at every hive in the Isle of Man. Through his work, the island nation was declared a Varroa-free zone by the European Union/EC but now that status could be threatened.

News that a foreign colony of honeybees was brought to the island has reached his ears and he’s trying to find it before it causes the demise of up to half of the island’s bees. If this colony contains the parasitic Varroa mite, our honeybees, traditional beekeeping, and ecology will never be the same again.

This interview includes his plea for those who may have brought the hive(s) to the island to come forward and he tells what could happen if they do not.

To contact Harry Owens please email him at harryowens at manx.net or call him. His home number is +441624801315 and his mobile is +447624494246

Blog: http://lovelygreens.com/2016/02/honeybee-threat-danger-of-the-varroa-mite-reaching-the-isle-of-man.html

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Head Gardener of Milntown, Juan Quane, gives us tips on growing carpets of white Snowdrops in our own gardens. Every two years a clump can double in size so it’s very possible to have a solid drift of these delicate flowers in your garden in no time!

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Head Gardener of Milntown, Juan Quane, gives us tips on growing carpets of white Snowdrops in our own gardens. Every two years a clump can double in size so it’s very possible to have a solid drift of these delicate flowers in your garden in no time!

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The approach of spring sees many of us starting or expanding a vegetable garden, but take care – where you locate your vegetable beds can make the difference between a bumper harvest or a disappointing loss.

Sunshine, soil moisture, and exposure to wind and frost each play a crucial part in your decision for where to site your vegetable garden. Each element needs to be considered carefully to ensure your plants will thrive.

In this short video we illustrate the main points you need to consider when planning a new vegetable garden so that you can it right the first time round.

If you’ve noticed any pests or beneficial insects in your garden lately please report them to us at http://bigbughunt.com

If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers:
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http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com
http://gardenplanner.almanac.com
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These handmade Massage Oil Candles are the perfect thing for spicing up your love life! Make them for Valentines Day, an Anniversary, or any time you need a little romance ♥

Massage Oil Candles look like ordinary candles but when they’re lit and a pool of liquid oil forms you can use it as a massage oil. Because the oils used in making them are skin-loving and have low melting temperatures you can pour it right onto the skin!

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These handmade Massage Oil Candles are the perfect thing for spicing up your love life! Make them for Valentines Day, an Anniversary, or any time you need a little romance ♥

Massage Oil Candles look like ordinary candles but when they’re lit and a pool of liquid oil forms you can use it as a massage oil. Because the oils used in making them are skin-loving and have low melting temperatures you can pour it right onto the skin!

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