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Episode 29 - The Bee Buzz (2): Laws, Ordinances, Queens, and More 🐝
In this Bee Buzz Q&A episode, we cover state inspection authority, entry permits for moving bees, and what that means for backyard and rural beekeepe…
4 years ago
Episode 28 – First Spring Inspection: Opening Overwintered Hives the Right Way 🐝 🌤️
In this episode, we walk through what to look for when opening your overwintered colonies for the first time in spring. From outside observation to b…
4 years ago
Episode 27 – The Bee Buzz (1): Listener Questions, Varroa Timing, and Hive Setup Decisions 🐝 💬
In this first official Bee Buzz episode, I’m introducing the new Q&A format and walking through real listener questions from the field. We cover quee…
4 years ago
Episode 26 – Spring Beekeeping Prep: Gear Checks, Frame Replacement, and Season Planning 🐝 🌱
In this episode, I walk through how to prepare your beekeeping equipment before the first full spring inspection. From protective gear and smokers to…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 25 – Interview with Ian Steppler: Commercial Beekeeping in Canada 🐝 🇨🇦
In this episode, I sit down with Ian Steppler of Steppler Farms in Manitoba to talk about large-scale commercial beekeeping, overwintering strategies…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 24 – Suburban Beekeeping: Laws, Neighbors, and Smart Hive Placement 🐝 🏡
This episode focuses on the realities of keeping bees in a suburban environment. I walk through local ordinances, neighbor considerations, hive place…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 23 – Flow Hive Interview with Cedar Anderson: Innovation in Honey Harvesting 🐝 🍯
In this episode, I sit down with Cedar Anderson, co-founder of Flow Hive, to talk about the origin of the Flow system and how it changes the traditio…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 22 – Winterizing Your Hives: Moisture, Ventilation, and Cold Weather Survival 🐝 ❄️
This episode walks through practical winter preparation from the bottom board up. I cover moisture control, ventilation, entrance management, feeding…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 21 – Free Hive Program in Virginia, Summer Management, and Listener Questions 🐝 📬
This episode covers a mix of timely updates, listener questions, and practical hive management decisions during late summer. I share details about Vi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 20 – Combining Weak Colonies and Introducing Queens Successfully 🐝 👑
This episode focuses on two important management decisions: combining weak or failing colonies and introducing new queens safely. I walk through when…
4 years, 8 months ago