Episodes
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Bookmark: Bonus episode for patrons is up! On The Nucleus Method (66)
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
A bookmark to let the patrons know a bonus podcast, a reading of The Nucleus Method (for swarm prevention and/or making splits) is up for listening at Patreon.com/fiveapple
I'll be back with regular episode 67 very shortly....on honey! Thanks so much for being a listener! Leigh
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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.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Apiary update & After a hive swarms (65)
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Episode 65: Apiary update & After a hive swarms
Show notes and links mentioned are (free) at https://www.patreon.com/posts/37568315
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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.
Sunday May 10, 2020
Bookmark: Bonus Audio on Inspections up on Patreon (64)
Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
Just an audio bookmark to let Patrons know a bonus podcast on Inspections is up for listening at Patreon.com/fiveapple I'll be back with regular episodes as soon as possible after my microphone bit the dust. A new one is on the way! Next regular episode is Q&A so if you have questions you would like me to attempt then please send a message on Patreon, Facebook or by email! more soon! Leigh
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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.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Readings: On Drawing Hive Inspections (63)
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Link to article and images in the public show notes at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36531617
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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.
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
On Splits, Part Three; Some Q & A (62)
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
The Doolittle Box using a queen excluder; tips for adding a caged mated queen; beekeeper error; Q re the name 'Cut Down'; using wallpaper steamer to harvest wax and clean boxes and wooden frames.
On Splits, Part Three; Some Q & A (62)
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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.
Friday Apr 10, 2020
On Splits, Part two: THE CUT DOWN! (61)
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
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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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.
Monday Mar 30, 2020
On Splits, Part One (60)
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
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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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.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Interview with Lewis Cauble (59)
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Show notes including links to the videos mentioned today are available to everyone here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35004660
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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.
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Late winter in the bee yard (58)
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Late winter / very early spring stuff in the bee yard at Five Apple: avoiding starvation, reversing boxes....
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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.
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Interview with Queen Breeder Cory Stevens (57)
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
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:
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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.
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Journeyman Test Review Segment A (56)
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Reading of some sections of study material for the NC Journeyman level test. (Not a typical episode if you are a brand new listener! )
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Bee-School Radio Part 4: Seasons & Cycles (55)
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
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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• Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees
• BONUS podcast or early access episode every month!
• Input on podcast topics
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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.
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Listener Mail & Upcoming Episodes (54)
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Going over listener questions and messages. The honey Winner! Plans for upcoming episodes. New beekeeper hazing...(just kidding).
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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.
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Interview: Tina Sebestyen of Colorado (53)
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
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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• 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.
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Bee-School Radio Part 3: Equipment. Plus Honey Giveaway & more (52)
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
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
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Bee-School Radio Part 2: The Colony (51)
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Talking about the whole hive as 'the animal.'
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33062208
Bee-School Radio 2020 is collection of special episodes of the podcast dedicated to brand new beekeepers.
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 a few nucs yearly.
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Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Readings: Post at The Apiarist (50)
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Show notes with all episode links will be posted at https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Bee-School Radio Part 1: Do you have what it takes? (49)
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Part 1: Do you have what it takes to be a good beekeeper? This episode includes an easy test to give you the answer.
Bee-School Radio 2020 is collection of special episodes of the podcast dedicated to brand new beekeepers.
About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The apiary is managed for bee health with active selection for vigor and disease resistance since 2010. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the show as a patron: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Closing out 2019 plus encouragement: Don't Give Up! (48)
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
The last episode of 2019! Some thanks, some encouragement. Show notes are posted here and include links to sources I mentioned as well as news about the podcast:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-48-out-32811980
I'll be doing a 'Bee-School Radio' series for beginner beekeepers starting in January on the podcast to supplement the information at your local bee schools. Please spread the word with your clubs and social media places.
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Interview: Bryan Fisher (47)
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Bryan Fisher is a fourth-generation beekeeper and North Carolina Master Beekeeper who runs well over a hundred hives in addition to his day job! He is also someone I greatly respect and admire. Show notes, including links to some of Bryan's presentations on YouTube can be found at https://www.patreon.com/posts/32518781
PS. I'll be doing a 'Bee School Radio' series for beginner beekeepers starting in January for podcast listeners. More on that soon.
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Readings: On Replacing Old Comb (46)
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Show notes are at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32328651
About the podcast: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The apiary is managed for bee health with active selection for vigor and disease resistance since 2010. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the show as a patron: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
From the listeners: Gratitudes on Beekeeping (45)
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Episode 45 show notes at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32095933
--About the podcast: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The apiary is managed for bee health and vigor—free of chemical-treatments and without buying/catching replacement bees since 2010. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the show as a patron: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
How to slyly bring up BEES at Thanksgiving! (44)
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
It’s a short and silly one but I’m thinking of you all as Thanksgiving approaches. Please visit the Five Apple Farm: Bees, Honey & More page on Facebook and tell me your gratitudes about being a beekeeper! I’ll share those next weekend.
Monday Nov 18, 2019
The Bee Barn! (43)
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
The little nucs are cozy in the bee barn. Now we’ll see how it goes. Show notes with pics will appear in the next few days over at https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple/posts
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About the podcast: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The apiary is managed for bee health and vigor—free of chemical-treatments and without buying/catching replacement bees since 2010. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the show as a patron: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Interview: Dr Meghan Milbrath (42)
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Show notes with links mentioned in episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31450833
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About the podcast: Leigh Knott keeps around a dozen-ish hives at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The apiary is managed for bee health and vigor —free of chemical-treatments and without buying/catching replacement bees since 2010. If you enjoy the podcast I would welcome your support of the show at: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple