Cottington Homestead

08/01/2025

The pollinator garden

06/25/2024

Well, it finally happened.
Some low life in a black SUV stopped in front of my house at 10:29pm last night and stole 4 bottles of honey.
Because of this, the table will be on the porch from now on.
You can still come any time 24/7 and put the money in the cash box.
The cameras and dogs will know you are there, so be honest.
I guess there's always one who ruins it for everyone.

05/25/2024

I could really use some help from any technical experts.
I'm trying to get reliable WiFi in my chicken coop and garage.
It's only about 100 ft from the house.

The goal is to allow Ring cameras, Alexa devices, etc to be used in the garage and chicken coop.

I have Ring Wifi extenders and this
2024 WiFi Extender Signal Booster - 4X Faster Speed, Longest Range Up to 9,800 sq.ft, Internet Repeater for Home and Outdoor, Extendtecc Wireless Amplifier Quick Setup (Black) https://a.co/d/6mOzN4n

I don't know if the devices are inadequate or if I just don't have them in the right locations in relation to the router. I have also looked into a WiFi bridge, but I don't know if that's the answer either.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

2024 WiFi Extender Signal Booster

04/14/2024

It's that time of year again.
Swarm season for honeybees.
If you see a swarm, please contact me.
A swarm is a LARGE cluster of bees.
Please send a picture so I can see what you have.
Here's more info

REPORT A SWARM! Do You Have a Swarm of Honey Bees?Maryland Beekeepers Want to Give them a Home! Beekeepers in Maryland are very interested in saving swarms of honey bees, especially successful colonies that grow strong enough to swarm! You can help us protect and raise a sustainable local honey bee....

03/31/2024

02/25/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/ZccwozKLy7fWaSY4/?mibextid=WC7FNe

02/05/2024

https://fb.watch/q12wJRkZW9/

01/22/2024

Ok plant people,
I’m looking for indoor plants that will drape over a hanging planter and bloom. I need some color. Any suggestions?