How to make fondant – Ingredients, Equipment, and Recipe Updated 3/11/2026 – Changed the target temps for the sugar solution to be a few degrees higher for a more play-doh like consistency in the final outcome. This recipe has been in my beekeeping recipe stash for quite some time and I have made it on…
This one is for my friends from Omaha Bee Club. On October 9th, 2021 I presented this presentation on the dynamics of overwintering. The goal of the presentation is: Understanding the dynamics of the winter cluster The role of insulation Convection, Conduction, and Radiation of heat Polystyrene Hives To access the downloadable PDF of the…
This one is for my friends from Omaha Bee Club. On October 9th, 2021 I presented this presentation on the dynamics of overwintering. The goal of the presentation is: Understand how to navigate the landscape as an individual beekeeper and improve your craft Organization dynamics to support beekeepers To access the downloadable PDF of the…
POSTED OCT 05, 2021LENGTH 1:30:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #202 – Storm-A-Geddon SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Ida Impact, Fall Dwindle, Cleaning Wax Tip, Beestings kill Penguins, NJ Cottage Law, EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 07:00 | Welcome and…
POSTED AUG 30, 2021LENGTH 1:35:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #201 – They Say Its Your SYNOPSIS: Cleaning wax from filters, Filtering wax, Eyeball irritation, Asian Hornets, Charged Queen Cells, Honey Volumes, 3-Layer Gloves, Dunking Honeycomb, Local Hive Report EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey…
THINKING INSIDE THE BOX – SWARM PREVENTION This one is for my friends from EAS. On August 13th, 2021 I presented this updated view of honey bee hive dynamics and swarm behaviors. The goal of the presentation is: Understand the natural process that is swarming and it purpose. The timing behind swarm issuance A run…
POSTED AUG 09, 2021LENGTH 1:30:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN SYNOPSIS: August swarms, robber screens, washboarding, Hawking, Honey Extraction, Outreach, Open Feeding, Soap, Local Hive Report, EAS EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 00:00 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks…
POSTED JUL 25, 2021LENGTH 1:40:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #198 – Mutual with Omaha SYNOPSIS: Demaree, Cappings Cocktail, Virginia Hive Give Away, Story NJ Weather, Varroa Detection UV light, Meadfoam honey, Mead Research, Old Comb for Overwintering, Local Hive Report, EAS EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening…
POSTED JUL 04, 2021LENGTH 1:30:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #197 – Her-Me-Him SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Honey Jelly, Strawberry Preserve, Ethanol cleans propolis, Bee Influencers, Honeybee Locomotion on water, Supreme hives, PBW for Glassware, Queen Rearing EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the…
POSTED Jun 06, 2021LENGTH 1:35:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #196 – Floor to Ceiling SYNOPSIS: Shaker Grip Tool, Micro-Plastic on Bees, Mexico Glyphosate ban, Bee Vacuum, Manual Push Mower, Local Hive Report, Bonus Aside EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23…
