Beekeeping at FiveApple

Beekeeping at FiveApple episodes:

• 05.27.2024

  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! But Tina explains it so much better than I have!    This episode released last week with detailed...

  
• 05.03.2024

  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...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Ep 115 - Early March

  (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,...

  
• 02.14.2024

  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...

  
• 01.18.2024

  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...

  
• 12.30.2023

  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 support....

  
• 12.01.2023

  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-powered and free of adverts and...

  
• 11.14.2023

  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...

  
• 05.17.2023

  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!!    --   Please become a...

  
• 04.11.2023

  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-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 --...

  
• 03.15.2023

  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...

  
• 11.21.2022

  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 still...

  
• 10.27.2022

  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...

  
• 10.07.2022

  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...

  
• 08.10.2022

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

  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...

  
• 07.05.2022

  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!...

  
• 06.01.2022

  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...

  
• 04.25.2022

  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.com/posts/episode-100-love-65588303   Bob Binnie...

  
• 04.01.2022

  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"...

  
• 03.10.2022

  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...

  
• 02.15.2022

  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...

  
• 02.08.2022

  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...

  
• 01.31.2022

  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...

  
• 01.19.2022

  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...

  
• 12.16.2021

  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...

  
• 11.19.2021

  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.patreon.com/posts/58906090   Please become a "Friend of...

  
• 10.10.2021

  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...

  
• 09.28.2021

  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)   -- Please become...

  
• 08.23.2021

  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!...

  
• 07.20.2021

  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.dadant.com/catalog/books-subscriptions/american-bee-journal kind regards to each of you and THANK YOU PATRONS for making this...

  
• 06.27.2021

  Bears and Bees don't mix... (87)

  Bears and Bees don't mix... (87) Let me tell you a tale of woe (that could have been SO much worse) but hopefully you will learn from my mistakes!  Thank you to each and every Patron and Listener!! kind regards, Leigh -- Please become a...

  
• 05.25.2021

  I'm in love with the Layens hive...

  I'm in love with the Layens hive... (86) Here's the long rambling story of how I accidentally fell in love with a Layens hive and got one going in my yard as an experiment....and plan to gradually transition to a similar...

  
• 05.05.2021

  Making Nucleus Splits (85)

  [BOOKMARK...plus a tip on bees vs calendars] In the full episode: Back in Episode 66 (another Patron-exclusive podcast) we covered how to make a "Nucleus Split" according to the recipe over at The Apiarist blog. The Nucleus Split has been...

  
• 04.19.2021

  Hive Record Keeping Ramble (84)

  Hive Record Keeping Ramble (84) Just how many ways can a person keep hive notes? As many ways as there are people keeping bees. And for some of us there may be a slightly different way every year... Hope you enjoy....

  
• 04.07.2021

  Early Spring Inspections, encore (83)

  Here we go! Things are starting up for real in the mountains of North Carolina. This episode is a new intro and then a discussion of inspections I shared last year with the Patreon listeners. Happy Spring! Leigh -- Please become a...

  
• 03.30.2021

  Bee Season 2021 Begins!! (82)

  Bee Season 2021 Begins!!  (82)   Mentioned in this episode:  The Lives of Bees by Tom Seeley https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42585085-the-lives-of-bees -- 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...

  
• 01.12.2021

  Update from Leigh.... (Ep 81, but not really)

  Update from Leigh.... (Ep 81, but not really)   -- -- 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! •...

  
• 12.24.2020

  Reading: The Toolbox! (80)

  -- 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...

  
• 12.16.2020

  December Notes; Book Review bookmark (79)

  Some notes on the bees this month...and a bookmark for the full episode for Patrons which is a book review and thoughts about Michael Bush's new book...Beekeeping Naturally: A Simple Recipe. -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and...

  
• 11.30.2020

  Late November Catch Up (78)

  Random tidbits about shed bees, moving nucs, see-through inner covers, hive beetles and more. I'm so thankful for each of you listeners! kind regards, Leigh Links I mentioned in this epidode are here for everyone:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/44482859 -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast"...

  
• 11.16.2020

  Plant Trees! Interview with Jimmy Gatt (77)

  Show notes are available to everyone at:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/43960833 -- 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...

  
• 10.24.2020

  Breaking down Summer Dearth Effects and a short reading (76)

  Understanding late summer dearth issues; Short reading from Sue Hubbell's "A Book of Bees." (Early release for Patrons on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020. Thank you Patrons for keeping this show going!)  -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and...

  
• 10.10.2020

  In Memory, Updates, Part II Winter prep (75)

  Episode 75: In Memory, Updates, Part II Winter prep 

  
• 09.28.2020

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

  This is the bookmark to let Patrons know their bonus episode has been posted at https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple and is available on their exclusive RSS feed. Also this bookmark contains a HANDY TIP on feeding for everyone. The full podcast is a...

  
• 09.15.2020

  Winter Prep 1: Start with Stores (73)

  Winter Prep 1: Start with Stores -- 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...

  
• 08.28.2020

  Late Summer: Random Thoughts & Robbing (72)

  Show notes are here https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-72-late-40966216  along with the link to the youtube channel I mentioned enjoying. Thanks for listening! Leigh -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge...

  
• 08.09.2020

  Interview: Ang Roell of They Keep Bees (71)

  Ang Roell is a fascinating, young, radical, inspiring beekeeper who was great fun to interview!  -- 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...

  
• 07.30.2020

  Late Summer (70)

  Just thinking out loud a bit about late summer stuff in the bee yard...Episode 70: Late Summer   -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to huge gratitude, you...

  
• 07.14.2020

  On Learning from Mistakes (69)

  Flying queens, marking queens well and badly, finally a flow, and general bee yard ramblings.    -- 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...

  
• 06.21.2020

  Honey Stuff Part II, Bears, Goings On (68)

  Honey Stuff Part II, Bears, Goings On (68) Tips on an extracting set up and I ramble on from there....  :-)  -- Please become a "Friend of the Podcast" on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible! In addition to...