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Episode 59 - 🐝 To Feed or Not to Feed: That Is the Question
In this episode, we dive into the important considerations around feeding your bees. We’ll cover the pros and cons of supplemental feeding, when it’s…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 58 - 🐝 Which Types of Bees Are Right for You?
In this episode, we explore the most common species of bees kept in North America. Whether you’re a new beekeeper or looking to expand your apiary, w…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 57 - 🐝 The Bee Buzz (13): Questions and Quick Topics
As usual for The Bee Buzz, today we’re diving into your questions and covering a variety of quick topics. From bottom boards to virgin queens, this e…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 56 - 🐝 Does Entrance Size Matter?
Should you use the entrance reducer set at ¾" to 1", the 3" entrance, or remove it altogether? What about upper entrances? Which direction should the…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 55 - 🐝 A Typical Year in the Life of a Beekeeper
In this episode, we walk through a typical year in the apiary and explore what it takes to keep things running smoothly as a hobbyist. From seasonal …
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 54 - 🐝 The Bee Buzz (12): Listener Questions From Discord and Email
In this episode of The Bee Buzz, I’m fielding a variety of questions from our Discord community and emails sent in by listeners. From hive management…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 53 - 🐝 Laying Worker? That’s Not Your Job
In this episode, we tackle the challenge of dealing with laying workers. Learn how to recognize when a laying worker is present in your hive and the …
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 52 - 🐝 Why Won’t They Use All That Free Space?
In this episode, we dive into a common beekeeping frustration: how to encourage bees to make use of available space. Sometimes, they’ll swarm despite…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 51 - 🐝 Growing Your Apiary With Two-Frame Nucs
In this episode, we explore how two-frame nucs can help you grow your apiary efficiently and effectively. These smaller nucs offer multiple side bene…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 50 - 🐝 The Bee Buzz (11): Winter Losses and a Special Guest
This Bee Buzz is a quick check-in with everyone who has recently discovered that one or more of their colonies didn’t make it through the winter. You…
3 years ago