Beekeeping at FiveApple

By Leigh WilkersonLeisure Hobbies Home & Garden

Beekeeping at FiveApple episodes

April 10, 2020 On Splits, Part two: THE CUT DOWN! (61)
The ultimate split imo for big overwintered hives: The Cut Down! Requires intermediate skills. To print the diagram go to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35851139 (free to everyone though I'd welcome you to join as a Friend of Five Apple if you are able!)

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Please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today and join the folks who make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen-plus stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
22 min
March 30, 2020 On Splits, Part One (60)
Some links on splits:
UoG Honey Bee Research Centre (Canada): Nice overview of some splits using mated queens. (But wear your veil! haha!) https://youtu.be/FwGWN0AyoFg
Bee Culture Article: https://www.beeculture.com/making-splits/
The voluminous geek reference of Dave Cushman's (UK) site. I love it. See left column for many splits and related topics: http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/increase.html

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Please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today and join the folks who make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen-plus stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
38 min
March 18, 2020 Interview with Lewis Cauble (59)
Show notes including links to the videos mentioned today are available to everyone here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35004660
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Please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today and join the folks who make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen-plus stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
48 min
March 09, 2020 Late winter in the bee yard (58)
Late winter / very early spring stuff in the bee yard at Five Apple: avoiding starvation, reversing boxes....
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Please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today and join the folks who make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen-plus stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
31 min
February 22, 2020 Interview with Queen Breeder Cory Stevens (57)
In this interview with queen breeder Cory Stevens we talk virgin queens, the challenges of raising queens as a business, and much more. Patrons, I hope you enjoy this early release which will go public on February 22nd. Content is most suited to intermediate beekeepers who are comfortable making splits and introducing mated queens to a split. Once that feels comfortable -- consider adding great genetics to your yard via virgin queens from breeders like Cory. While they are a bit more challenging to introduce....they are cheaper to try out (so get several!) and since they mate with you local drones you can combine the benefits of selected genetics with your local bees.
Cory's on facebook as Stevens Bee Company and his website is: https://www.stevensbeeco.com/
This episode was released a week early over at Patreon -- Please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today and join the folks who make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen-plus stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
38 min
February 16, 2020 Journeyman Test Review Segment A (56)
Reading of some sections of study material for the NC Journeyman level test. (Not a typical episode if you are a brand new listener! )
25 min
February 09, 2020 Bee-School Radio Part 4: Seasons & Cycles (55)
Bees are always working toward *something* and that something depends on where they are in the life cycle of the colony in relation to the cycle of the season. Understanding those layers will make beekeeping made a ton more sense! Also: Friends of Five Apple, check the Patreon page for new blog post on keeping apiary records and bonus podcast about the recent bee-shed drama and how the hives at Five Apple are doing this winter.
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If you are getting value from the podcast please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today! You make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen or so stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
33 min
February 03, 2020 Listener Mail & Upcoming Episodes (54)
Going over listener questions and messages. The honey Winner! Plans for upcoming episodes. New beekeeper hazing...(just kidding).

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If you are getting value from the podcast please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today! You make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen or so stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
43 min
January 25, 2020 Interview: Tina Sebestyen of Colorado (53)
You have probably met Tina Sebestyen in the pages of Bee Culture or American Bee Journal where she is a most excellent writer as well as an experienced beekeeper in the high desert region of Colorado. Show notes and link to her website are at https://www.patreon.com/posts/33439459

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If you are getting value from the podcast please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today! You make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:
• Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week"
• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
• Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!
Please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
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About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen or so stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.
44 min
January 19, 2020 Bee-School Radio Part 3: Equipment. Plus Honey Giveaway & more (52)
Show notes appear shortly after the episode over at https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple where you can also become a supporter of the podcast should you feel inclined! All the best to all of you, Leigh
24 min