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Hello hello! Thanks so much for tuning in. This week, I'm talking about edible gardens, and things that I'd like to grow! This is part 1 of a 3 part series so stay tuned! As always, check out my website for source materials, topics covered, and website links. Also, pretty pictures! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Hi folks! This week I'm talking about preparing for Spring and my second year of beekeeping. Find sources referenced and various links over on my website . Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey folks! I had some volume issues with the first 20 minutes of this episode so I apologize if it's rather quiet. Apparently, I also couldn't pronounce 'coturnix' consistently, either! I blame the cold. That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it! For the first episode of 2020, I am talking about quail and why they might be a good addition to your homestead. Please see my website for a list of sources and a rundown of everything discussed. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Hey folks! This week, I give you the usual updates on the homestead, and then talk about different races of honey bee (such as the Italian, Caucasian, Cordovan, etc). Please check out my blog for a list of sources, and links to articles for further reading. Happy holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to episode 9! A post-holiday, relaxed fit episode where I discuss three topics that caught my interest recently. Please see my website for links to articles and source material for this episode. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, I'm talking about what goals I had set for 2019! I go through what didn't get accomplished, what did, and what I learned from it all. Please check out my website for links to items discussed in the episode, along with accompanying photos. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome! This week, I talk about what honey is, how it's made, and how it is extracted. For references and article links, please see my my website! . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hi folks! This week, I talk about the happenings going on at my homestead. It's a sad one as I discuss the process of having a hen euthanized, and the issue of pets vs livestock. There's also a brief discussion of depression and seasonal affective disorder (and I drop the F-bomb at least once, sorry!). I also discuss my last hive inspection and how the colonies are shaping up before winter. As always, you can find my blog here. Thanks so much for listening and sticking with me! Hosted on Acast. ...
This week, I share what I learned about preparing honey bees to survive the winter. It can feel a little daunting but hopefully this helps clarify what we need to be doing at this time of year. As always, please see my website for a complete list of references used for this episode. Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, it is all things varroa! What is this nasty mite? Where did it come from? What is it doing to our honey bees? I'll give you a history of transmission, some basic mite biology, and ways to test for and treat this troublesome parasite. For a list of sources/citations, please visit my website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to episode 3! This week, I give an update on things at the homestead, and then discuss how I came to make a hashtag for beedrama to chronicle my drama with the hives. The key lesson here is: bees don't read the textbook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's episode is all about bees! I discuss the meandering path I took to find my way to this exciting hobby, and then go over some beekeeping basics. If you've ever found yourself wondering about the marvelous insect that produces honey, give it a listen! Corresponding blog post can be found here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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