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Beekeeping at FiveApple

Leigh Wilkerson

Talk, tips & how-to on sustainable beekeeping from the North Carolina mountains of Southern Appalachia.

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Ep 123 Welcome to 2025!

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2025/01/03

Some reflection on the past year's bee season and things I'd like to continue with (and get better at) in the new season to come. Show notes for patrons with links for stuff mentioned in this episode are over in the Patreon post for this episode: Layens hives, Queen Castles, Long Langs, fave beekeeper YouTubers.---- You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible and keep it advertising-free. In addition to huge gratitude, you

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48:56

Ep 122: New Insulation Setup and The "Condensing Hive"

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/12/12

A deeper dive into the why and how of the insulation setup I started using several years ago, the condensing-hive concept. For the patrons, find the links to everything mentioned in the show, and the video I made for you, over at Patreon.com/fiveapple Thanks to all the listeners and wishing you a good overwintering of your bees! Leigh---- You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible and keep it advertising-free. In addition

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01:23:56

Late Fall...and Large NC disaster (Ep 121)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/11/14

The first portion is about bees and the ups and downs of Fall care. Then in a change of subject, I want to tell you about what happened in my little section of Western NC in the floods of Hurricane Helene...as well as try to help get you thinking about your own disaster preparedness. I'm grateful to all of you and want you to be prepared for the when-not-if of weather disasters in your region. And WELCOME new patrons Leslie and Robert! I appreciate you so much. Late Fall...and Large NC

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35:25

Fall prep list (120)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/09/13

Fall prep list (120) How can it be September already?!? In this episode I go through my own fall prep list and considerations.WELCOME new patrons Sam, Phil, Taylor and Missy! Thank you so much for joining us and keeping this podcast free of advertising. Thank you so much for listening, sharing and leaving a good review if you are enjoying the episodes. Leigh ---- You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible and keep it

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36:34

Loads of info! Part 2 Troy Hall of Hall Apiaries (119)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/08/11

In the second part of the interview, Troy talks about his late summer/fall management strategy as well as how he manages to overwinter nucs (a core part of his operation as it is to mine) in New Hampshire winters. He also gives me some great tips on how to make winter feeding of those nucs easier in my apiary. Troy also talks about the benefits of raising and selling overwintered nucs as a premium type of nuc due to colony cohesion, something I've noticed as well. If you are enjoying Beekeeping at

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52:42

Troy Hall of Hall Apiaries Interview part 1, Ep 118

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/07/16

Today's episode is part one of a rambling bee chat I had with full-time beekeeper Troy Hall of New Hampshire back in the Spring. At Hall Apiaries he produces honey, queens and nucs in a creative, stationary operation of 700ish hives primarily managed without treatments. What a delightful and inspiring person and beekeeper! Hope you enjoy it.Show Note Links: Hall Apiaries Website https://nhbeekeeper.com I got to hear Troy's presentation in the 2024 Winter Conference of SBGMI. I love it that

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24:30

Tips for keeping bees cool, Solstice Queens, Split...

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/07/08

Tips for keeping bees cool, Solstice Queens, Split Comparisons & Patron bonus bookmark (117) Part 1: Ways to cool off hives, benefits of post-solstice queens . Part 2: continues for patrons with bonus content on comparing the Runaway and the Cut-Down/Reverse Doolittle splits, more about post-solstice queens, detailed show notes with links to some helpful videos. ---- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge

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15:10

Reverse Doolittle Split - TS's method (117)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/05/27

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! But Tina explains it so much better than I have! This episode released last week with detailed show notes for the Patreon supporters. Thank you patrons for keeping this podcast rolling! ---- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS

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43:35

Runaway Splits (Episode 116)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/05/03

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. Remember it when you just need to get it done! This is their description of the process from their SARE grant description: "....Move the hive to a new position in the yard. (It can be close to the original spot, i.e. on the same pallet, but with the entrance

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51:28

Ep 115 - Early March

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/03/17

(recorded the first few days of March 2024)There was a tech glitch (what happens if you don't do updates regular on the old computer OS...ha) and I couldn't edit this one like usual so it's both late and rough cut, with an even rougher addendum pasted in! But wanted to put it up for everyone. Next episode starts my usual obsession with splits! Links mentioned in this episode… (new Patreon exclusive for supporters!) Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the

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07:38

What? But, why?? Thoughts on a podcast (Bookmark)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/02/14

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 a random ramble of thoughts and reflections for the patrons who keep this podcast going. Huge appreciation to you all! Leigh (episode continues for Patrons)-- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the

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39:49

Welcome to 2024 Beekeepers! Episode 113

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2024/01/18

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 starting with a package instead of a nuc... and other random tidbits including some teasers on upcoming episodes. So glad you are here! Leigh -- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In

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45:36

Episode 112: Year’s End Reflections

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2023/12/30

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 support. You make these podcasts possible...AND commercial free for everyone! Leigh -- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS

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36:22

Episode 111: New ways to monitor mites? Research...

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2023/12/01

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-powered and free of adverts and sponsorship messages. Thanks to the Patrons!! :-) Leigh -- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS

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34:34

Ep 110: Begin Again! Late Fall 2023

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2023/11/14

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 Patrons!! -- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS podcasts and early access episodes • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and

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39:01

Ep 109 Specialty Splits: Part 1

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2023/05/17

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!! -- Please become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS podcasts and early access episodes • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • Special

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27:28

108: Bee Radio Reader: Bait Hives

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2023/04/11

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-extra/articles/how-to-use-a-bait-hive https://www.honeybeesuite.com/tag/swarm-traps/ Enjoy! And happy swarm catching! Note: The splits book will be delayed -- I'd hoped to have it ready for you by now! -- but I'll be sharing the pieces in progress with

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37:20

Ep 107: Coming out of Winter and HELLO AGAIN!

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2023/03/15

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 winter colony issues and care, how NOT to have a winter like I had, how to get the most out of bee mentors and your bee guild, and other random bee chat to start up the podcast for the year. The splits book will be delayed -- I'd hoped to have it ready for

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15:17

Ep 106: I’m writing ya’ll a cookbook! Plus, Optera...

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/11/21

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 still available for messages from Patrons during the winter for any burning questions. Also feel free to write me about YOUR favorite kind of split and why! **Correction from what I said in the episode: new memberships are paused till then too due to

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36:50

Black Jar Results and How-To; Weird goings on at the...

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/10/27

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 potentially amazing product-to-come, Optera. Hope you enjoy! Leigh -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • BONUS podcasts and early

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