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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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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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32:30

Episode 104: The leaves are turning!

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/10/07

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 enjoyed lately. Bee videos are my favorite way to make kitchen clean up more enjoyable! :-) I was letting bee videos play in the background and ended up learning a lot listening to some I might not have chosen to watch otherwise... I have links,

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27:59

Bee Radio Reader: Combining Hives Early for Fall (103)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/08/10

Bee Radio Reader: Combining Hives Early for Fall (103) Reading from "Practical Mergers: Do It Soon" by Zachary Lamas, August 2020, by permission of Bee Culture Magazine. -- 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 access episodes • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • Special Q&A posts to ask me questions about YOUR bees • Input on the podcast

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41:04

Summertime and the living is....hot! (102)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/07/05

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! I invite everyone to join on Patreon below for more content --or if you just want to support the show. If that's not your thing -- please consider leaving a five-star review on Apple podcasts if you enjoy this podcast. I appreciate you all so much

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43:33

I’m Back! Lots to tell you about: Split results,...

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/06/01

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 forgive me on that (and ignore the JET going overhead during the middle ). So glad to be back in the bees and back chatting with you! Leigh -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In

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36:47

Episode 100! Double Screen Board Love

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/04/25

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.com/posts/episode-100-love-65588303 Bob Binnie on splitting with a double screen board. Please note he is using queen cells so the compartment without flying bees for a while after the split does NOT have to feed and raise the queen cells. I

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46:22

Thinking about Splits (99)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/04/01

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 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 Q&A posts to ask me questions about YOUR

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56:00

Compilation on The Nucleus Split Method (98)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/03/10

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 the bees which helps lessen mite reproduction. (*as long as you make sure the queen retirement nuc has plenty of bees to cover the frames on cold nights AND as long as you GO BACK to the queenless portion ON TIME to either pull queen cell frames

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06:45

Bookmark for Bonus episode (97) for Patrons: Thoughts...

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/02/15

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 info that were small in mention but HUGE in importance. Hope you enjoy. THANK YOU PATRONS!! Leigh Please check out the PDF " Walk Away Split Recipe & Fact Sheet" available free at https://www.theykeepbees.com/beekeeping-classes for context. Hope you

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39:57

Ang Roell Interview Part 2 (96)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/02/08

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.theykeepbees.com for context. 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 access episodes •

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35:09

Ang Roell on Queen Research Results, Part 1 (95)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/01/31

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 want to raise their own queens and get a QUALITY result. To get the free resources mentioned in the episode go here and look for the downloads toward the bottom of the page AND sign up for the Queen School series (free) to see the online

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42:11

Welcome to Bee Season 2022! (94)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2022/01/19

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 prepare for next. The annual "Don't Give Up" talk...and a challenge to choose the next new skill to up your beekeeping game in 2022! -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In

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28:16

Book Review: The Rose Hive Method by Tim Rowe (93)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2021/12/16

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! (details in the episode). Post is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59993768 -- 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

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27:35

More experiments in overwintering (92)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2021/11/19

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.patreon.com/posts/58906090 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 access episodes • Access to Patreon blog posts

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39:36

On Fall Feeding (91)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2021/10/10

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 to Patrons and to the public on 10 OCT. Patrons, remember you have your own audio RSS feed for all the podcasts, plus your early releases and bonus episodes. If you log into Patreon and navigate to your membership tab, your private RSS feed is show

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32:08

Taking Stock of the Season (90)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2021/09/28

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) -- 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 podcast or early access episode every month! • Access to Patreon • blog posts including "Tip of the

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27:38

Bee Radio Reader: More on Winter Prep (89)

Beekeeping at FiveApple ·

2021/08/23

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.beeculture.com/magazine/ Recorded on 17AUG21 kind regards to each of you and THANK YOU PATRONS for making this podcast possible! -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition

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