Welcome to this week’s episode where we've woven together a rich tapestry of stories and expertise to enrich your winter days and nights with the fascinating world of bees.

Ed Colby: High-Altitude Beekeeping Tales

We start with our regular contributor, Ed Colby, a seasoned beekeeper from Colorado's Western Slopes. Ed's bees thrive in the high altitudes of Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and surrounding mountain towns. A familiar voice in the beekeeping community, Ed is well-known for his column “The Bottom Board” in Bee Culture magazine. In this episode, he shares a heartwarming story of spreading holiday cheer and honey in the ski town of Aspen. Join us as Ed brings his unique perspective as a Regional Beekeeper, along with excerpts from his book, “A Beekeeper’s Life: Tales From The Bottom Board”.

 

 

Anandamayi Baker: Empowering Young Minds with "Bee-Coming Strong”

Next, we delve into the imaginative world of Anandamayi Baker's latest children's book, “Bee-Coming Strong”. Aimed at 6-10 year-olds, this enchanting tale follows Jazianzza, a bee who learns to navigate life's hurdles with bravery and benevolence. Anandamayi's storytelling not only captivates young readers but also imparts valuable lessons about overcoming prejudice and fear. Discover how this book can be a delightful addition to your family’s reading list.

Jonna Sanders: Navigating the Winters with AŽ Hives

Rounding off our episode, we welcome back AŽ hive specialist Jonna Sanders to address a listener query from Trevor L. in British Columbia. Jonna, who last joined us in October 2021, revisits the unique characteristics of the Slovenian AŽ hive compared to the Langstroth hive. She'll delve into key management strategies for winter and respond to Trevor’s question about feeding AŽ colonies during the colder months.

Wrap yourself in this episode's "Winter Quilt of Guests" and join us for an enlightening journey into the world of beekeeping. Your winter days are about to get a whole lot warmer with these fascinating stories and insights!

Leave comments and questions in the Comments Section of the episode's website.

Links and websites mentioned in this podcast:

• Ed Colby, A Beekeeper’s Life. Tales from the Bottom Board - https://www.amazon.com/Beekeepers-Life-Tales-Bottom-Board/dp/1912271885
• Anandamayi Baker - https://anandamayibaker.com/
• Bee-Coming Strong Book on Amazon -  https://www.amazon.com/Bee-Coming-Strong-Anandamayi-Baker/dp/B0CMZBPZ35
• Martin Dohrn Documentary on PBS, My Garden of a Thousand Bees - https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/my-garden-thousand-bees-about/26263/
• Jonna Saunders - AŽ Hives North America - https://azhivesnorthamerica.com
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• Honey Bee Obscura - https://www.honeybeeobscura.com

 

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Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com

Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry.

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