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Behind every fence post, there is an adventure.

The Makers IP LLC project is a culmination of research that circle around the premise that “If They Can Do It, I Can Do It”. Our team embraces the mindset that everything is a blessing, every bit of the knowledge you have, skills, crafts, friendships, acquaintances, and adventures, are a loan from a greater source put there to complement your direction in life.

The Tennessee Bee House: Controlled Environment Apiculture in Tennessee book cover

Tennessee Bee House – The Book

We are excited to share that our teams new book, “The Tennessee Bee House: Controlled Environment Apiculture in Tennessee,” is officially out! As many …
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satellite photo of forest in Putnam County TN

The 18,000-Acre Question: Why a Botanical Audit Belongs in Every Beekeeping Business Plan

Strategic Recommendation If you are planning an adventure into beekeeping, a botanical audit should be part of the business plan. There are private consulting …
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cherry tomatoes on the vine

2026 Vegetable Garden Update: Why Our Container Tomatoes & Veggies Aren’t Producing (Lessons & Tracking Tips)

We come from a long line of farmers. I grew up on a family farm just north of Asheville, NC, while Mark farmed in …
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