Bonus Podcast Bookmark AND a feeding tip: Wisdom from 40+ Year with Irish Bees (74)

Reverse Doolittle Split - TS's method (117): A bee-radio-reader episode with Tina Sebestyen's how to overview of a Reverse Doolittle Split which, spoiler alert, is the same as a Cut-Down Split! This episode released last week with detailed show notes for the Patreon supporters. Thank you pat... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

15 min listen

Runaway Splits (Episode 116): Detailed show note (usually a Patreon exclusive but wanted everyone to get the links below): There is hardly a split that is as easy and that yields the reliable results as the Runaway split we all have learned from Ang Roell and Sam Comfort. Remembe... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

44 min listen

Ep 115 - Early March: (recorded the first few days of March 2024) New! Patrons get detailed show notes with links etc! I'd welcome your support: Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gra... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

51 min listen

What? But, why?? Thoughts on a podcast (Bookmark): So as I mentioned last time, there was an episode on another podcast I eagerly played because I'm fascinated with the topic, only to be disappointed at the angle they took on some things, and in outright (friendly) disagreement on other points. Just ... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

8 min listen

Welcome to 2024 Beekeepers! Episode 113: Here we are starting a new year and getting another chance to all be even better beekeepers. In this episode: a challenge to you all to stretch your skills and go deeper! Also, thinking about the disservice we do to new beekeepers focusing on starti... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

40 min listen

Episode 112: Year’s End Reflections: Thinking aloud on the factors in my beekeeping practice that may have contributed to a successful 13th year of fully chemical-free beekeeping. But first, some of the bad beekeeping I've done lately...ha! :-) THANK YOU Patrons for your continued s... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

46 min listen

Episode 111: New ways to monitor mites? Research project from Zac Lamas (and random bee chat): Wanted to get this out there tonight but will have to compile the links I mention tomorrow! By then, this free link should have the info mentioned in the episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/93855226 This podcast continues to be listener-powe... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

36 min listen

Ep 110: Begin Again! Late Fall 2023: Greetings from a new homeplace! Bee yard goings on as Autumn rolls into a colder season. It is such a delight to be back with you. Leigh This podcast continues to be listener-powered and free of adverts and sponsorship messages. Thanks to the Patro... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

35 min listen

Ep 109 Specialty Splits: Part 1: Reviewing the content of a club talk I gave last month "Specialty Splits: Or, Why would you Ever just do a Walkaway?" This podcast continues to be listener-powered so remains free of adverts and sponsorship messages. Thank you Patrons!! -- ... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

39 min listen

108: Bee Radio Reader: Bait Hives: 108: Bee Radio Reader: Bait Hives Reading the older article Bait Hives for Honey Bees by Dr. Tom Seeley et al. Read the article here. Other links to bait hive info: https://www.beeculture.com/get-bait-hives-ready/ https://www.bee-craft.com/beecraft... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

27 min listen

Ep 107: Coming out of Winter and HELLO AGAIN!: Ep 107: Coming out of Winter and HELLO AGAIN! (Recorded mid-March 2023) It's so exciting to see the new beekeeping season on the horizon....even if I had horrid overall winter survival due to things I failed do last season. I'll talk about late wint... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

37 min listen

Ep 106: I’m writing ya’ll a cookbook! Plus, Optera Part II: In this episode: Announcement re pausing the podcast till around Valentine's Day 2023....so I can write you a handbook on splits! :-) Patreon billing for the monthly pledges of supporters will be paused from now until February 2023 ...but I'm st... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

15 min listen

Black Jar Results and How-To; Weird goings on at the Farm; Part 1 about Optera (105): Our local black jar honey contest has awarded the winners! Sadly, I'm not among them...but some great folks are. A foray into Fall weirdness at the home apiary with some robbing and (whut?!) bees building outside a tree. And a teaser about the poten... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

37 min listen

Episode 104: The leaves are turning!: Hello wonderful Patrons and all listeners! FINALLY a new episode - catching up a bit on the farm bees, pre-winter prep progress and random bits. THANK YOU ALL for your support and patience with me. Leigh ps. I mentioned a couple of videos I've enjoy... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

33 min listen

Bee Radio Reader: Combining Hives Early for Fall (103) by Beekeeping at FiveApple

28 min listen

Summertime and the living is....hot! (102): Episode 102: Summertime and the living is....hot. Tips on cooling off hives in summer; REVIEW of test-frame technique to detect queenlessness vs other reasons. WINNER of the Bee Culture magazine sub from episode 100!!! Thank you all so much for listening... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

41 min listen

I’m Back! Lots to tell you about: Split results, combines, laying worker help (101): In this episode: LOVING the runaway (or flyback) split after all! / comparisons of other types of splits / tips for newspaper combines / tips for fixing a laying worker colony. I go on and on since I have lots of built up stuff to tell you! Please forgi... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

44 min listen

Episode 100! Double Screen Board Love: Episode 100! Double Screen Board Love Links mentioned in the episode: This is the link (free and open to everyone) if you are interested in the book and Bee Culture subscription mentioned in celebration of this 100th episode: https://www.patreon.... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

37 min listen

Thinking about Splits (99): Thinking about Splits (99) - Hi Patrons! Hit me up with your questions about splits in the comments of the show post at Patreon and I'd be happy to try to help ! https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patre... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

46 min listen

Compilation on The Nucleus Split Method (98): Hi everyone! This is a compilation episode of previous patreon-only episodes 66 and 85-- both on the Nucleus Split method which I use a lot. It's simple, pretty safe* even if the weather is still cool. Also gives a brood break to the great majority of t... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

56 min listen

Bookmark for Bonus episode (97) for Patrons: Thoughts on the Interview: Bonus episode (97) for Patrons: Thoughts on the Interview A rambling recount of tidbits I took away from the Ang Roell interview and the study results and how it will affect splits in my own beekeeping....but also drawing your attention to bits of inf... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

7 min listen

Ang Roell Interview Part 2 (96): Ang Roell Interview Part 2 (96) In this portion with dig deeper into the factors affecting queen quality in the study as well as wander on some enjoyable tangents! Please check out the PDF " Walk Away Split Recipe & Fact Sheet" available free at www.t... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

40 min listen

Ang Roell on Queen Research Results, Part 1 (95): I've been watching the research, results and resources emerging from the work of Ang Roell, Sam Comfort and team for a few years now! Their latest data and resources have gone above and beyond! AND have directly application to backyard beekeepers who wa... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

35 min listen

Welcome to Bee Season 2022! (94): Welcome to Bee Season 2022! (episode 94) Despite the cold and snow...the bee season is starting up in those hives! Listen in for goings on here at the farm (love that sandwich box trick), propolis curtains (!), some tips on what to watch out for AND p... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

42 min listen

Book Review: The Rose Hive Method by Tim Rowe (93): Check your hives for winter weight! Then....please enjoy this reflection on Irish beekeeper Tim Rowe's 2016 book "The Rose Hive Method." Patrons, I'll be passing the book along to one of you! See the post and let me know why you are interested in reading... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

28 min listen

More experiments in overwintering (92): Nucs over double-screen boards, more winter patty love, boxes with wood shavings vs foam board top insulation....the winter testing ground here we come. An extra for patrons--Links to equipment and videos mentioned in this episode: https://www.patr... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

28 min listen

On Fall Feeding (91): Listened to an episode of Honey Bee Obscura (their episode 41) on fall feeding and wanted to share observations it brought to mind and other ideas about feeding options with you all. It's that time of year! This episode of BFAF released on 06 OCT ... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

40 min listen

Taking Stock of the Season (90): Doing the first look-back of the 2021 season at the things that have gone well so far! Thank you Patrons and Listeners! I appreciate each and every one of you. kind regards, Leigh (recorded 21SEP21 - released to Patrons on 26SEP21) -- P... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

32 min listen

Bee Radio Reader: More on Winter Prep (89): Thank you Bee Culture magazine and Ross Conrad for this article. Also included in the episode, chat about goings on here at the farm. Get your Bee Culture subscription and have access to years of archives in addition to the magazine! https://www.beecu... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

28 min listen

Bee Radio Reader: Winter Bees! (88): Bee Radio Reader: Winter Bees! (88) Thank you to Meghan Milbrath and American Bee Journal for this article from January 2020: https://americanbeejournal.com/the-greatest-generation-winter-bees/ Subscribe to American Bee Journal here: https://www.dad... by Beekeeping at FiveApple

31 min listen

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Bonus Podcast Bookmark AND a feeding tip: Wisdom from 40+ Year with Irish Bees (74)

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