We are excited to announce the sixth issue of The Beartaria Times Magazine, titled “Beauty Blossoms: Cultivating Greatness.” In this issue, we have gathered a collection of articles from our community members sharing their resources, tutorials, and experiences during the summer season. Our hard work is beginning to pay off, and we can now appreciate the beauty that it is producing.

This issue features some fantastic articles, like a very informative piece on three sisters planting from Cactus Eater Bear. Bolar Bear shares some insights on how we are building the foundation of something great that will blossom into endless possibilities in the future. Stuntman Bear writes another great piece on lessons learned and how to deflate your ego to a manageable proportion. Hunter Gather Bear, Cinnamom Bear, and Knitting Mama Bear add some resourceful content to help you along your journey. Sunflower Mama Bear shares why she chose homeschooling, and Ukrainian Bear discusses how he plans on starting a business out of his home. There are many more articles from returning writers and some new names. You will want to take advantage of the pre-sale for this issue! This issue will also include a recap of the 2023 Beartaria Times National Festival, complete with photos!

Pre-orders will remain open through Friday, November 10. Click here to get yours now!

We have a few of Issues #3, #4, and #5 also available here!

By: MrWhitBear

As a lifelong copperhead, I found myself wondering what I was going to do with this industrial storage tote filled to the brim with all things copper.  It was a treasure trove collected from years of being a commercial plumber. From the early years of re-plumbing our family’s laundromat business with my Pop to the water conditioning business, we started together that failed. That tote had been many a mile on more adventures than anyone of us could account for. After that final attempt, we closed that tote up and packed it away. 

I would open it from time to time to get something or drop something in and reminisce over pieces that brought me back to that moment and place. The jobs my wife and I worked together to make ends meet; So many pieces and parts in various states of patina. 

The smooth, soft feel of the flats and curves. The smell of the copper oxide on my skin to the sound of the various pieces as they fell into one another. It all intrigued me and seemed to intensify as time passed. 

We had always intended to just take it to the recycling center, and albeit nearly did when things got really lean in the last few years, (that’s another story.) 

But God in his mercies had another plan

Those rosey-colored bits of beauty were called out of that dusty old tote into the light and brought back to life for another purpose that I could have never imagined. 

Then one day, I realized that in my love for all things copper, I was not alone. 

Imagine my surprise when listening to a Biocharisma podcast and seeing the sultan of the Gardenians light up like a kid talking about copper garden tools. My mind wandered off to that tote. 

“Huh, I wonder.” 

Over the years, all sorts of odd inventions were created from that box of scraps, but this was by far on another level of magnitude; could it be done?

My dad’s voice echoed through my head 

“See a need fill a need, son.”

The Bears need copper tools to make their gardens flourish. Many tools were forged out of that treasure trove of leftovers, and we’ve had to buy most of this year’s supply to keep up with demand. 

The first trowel had to go to Topher as a tribute to the legend for the inspiration, of course. Unfortunately, the prices of components prohibit keeping costs as low as we’ve wanted. We still keep it near cost for our Bear families, and thanks to them and the grace of God, we’ve grown in skill and productivity. 

Now my hobby pays for itself, and a bit left over for the bee’s new boxes and some fresh paint this season.

Bee Alchemy helped me turn copper into liquid gold…

It was great meeting so many of you at the Festival!

God bless.

We are excited to share information on the next magazine issue! Issue #5, titled “Toiling Upward – Building a Better Future,” brings together valuable information and exciting stories from legends across the realm.

In this fifth issue of The Beartaria Times Magazine, titled “Toiling Upward,” we bring together articles from all aspects of the community to share resources, tutorials, and experiences during the spring season while we put in the work needed to have a beautiful summer, a bountiful fall and build a better future.

This issue features some fantastic articles, like a very informative piece on fermenting chicken feed from Cactus Eater Bear. Finksburg Bear shares some insights on how hard work now can lead to bountiful rewards in the future. Bolar Bear writes another great piece on lessons learned and how to avoid pitfalls that come with being in the truther sphere. Arbor Bear, BirthkeeperBear, and Knitting Mama Bear add some resourceful content in their respective fields. Lil’ Mrs. Camera Bear shares her journey into homeschooling, and Ukrainian Bear gives the rundown on building a rabbit hutch. There are many more articles from returning writers and some new names. You won’t want to miss this issue! We even have a piece from a well-known dome builder who has moved to Missouri and describes some of his recent projects and plans for his property. 

We’re reducing the sale price of this issue to make it more accessible to all community members. As a result, it will only be 50 pages. However, if we can sell more copies, we plan to increase the page count back to 100 for the new lowered price.

Pre-Orders will remain open through Friday, June 30. Click here to get yours now!

We have a few of Issues #2, #3, and #4 also available here!

We are excited to send out issue #5! And appreciate all the support for these magazines!

Sincerely,

-The Beartaria Times