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Mind Your Hives Beekeeping

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratings

A Podcast by Beekeepers about more than just beekeeping from the owners of Kara Jo Skin Care & Bee Farm. Bees, farming, chickens, goats, herbs, beer and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

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Ep. 31 - Can You Stop Your Bees from Swarming?

March 14, 2024 05:27 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

First we talk how understanding bee biology can help in decision making with a deep dive on the effects of pollen feeding followed by whether we think you can stop your bees from swarming. Finishing up with an 'Herb Corner' about medicinal mushrooms for both bees and humans! All while sipping a lovely witbier from Referend Bier Blendery in Kutztown, PA. This episode is brought to you by Kara Jo Skin Care & Bee Farm. Check us out online at KaraJoSkinCare.com - your support means the world to...

Ep. 30 - Beginner Beekeeping Decisions and Bad Teachers

March 02, 2024 18:07 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

It is almost spring!! And for many that means starting their first year keeping bees. We're answering some common beginner questions including equipment, buying bees and bad teachers (luckily we know some good ones!), how we handle spring mites, and more. We finish up with Kara Jo's Herb Corner segment on Propolis! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com. Check out all our skin care and honey bee products - we ship! Instagram: @MindYourHives, @KaraJoBeeFarm and @KaraJoSkinCare...

The Bee Side - Can Lawn Guys and Beekeepers Be Friends?!

February 25, 2024 15:33 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Bee Side Episode! We're hanging out with Chris Stoudt of Stout Lawn and Pest and host of The Root Zone Podcast. We talk winter lawn practices, spring prep and that middle ground where your lawn can be more than just a green desert! This episode is brought to you by @KaraJoSkinCare (karajoskincare.com). Check out our winter skin care products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 29 - Beekeeping with a Purpose

February 06, 2024 17:34 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

We're talking about beekeeping with a purpose and how it can help in your decision making, why hive deaths aren't necessarily bad and how we developed our style of hive management...and of course all the tangents those topics took us on before ending with an 'herb corner' about Thyme! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com, check out our line of skin care products utilizing the power of the bees!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhi...

Ep.28 - Off-Season Prep and Questions Answered

January 16, 2024 18:08 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

We're talking off-season prep, building our forest apiary, revisiting Bee Venom Therapy and answering your questions! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com. New winter skin care is out now and available for shipping! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 27 - The Good, Bad and Ugly side of Farmers' Markets

November 27, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

We're talking our current November beekeeping including adding some robbing screens to help against Yellow Jackets and taking a trip down memory lane about our start working Farmers' Markets. Also a message to vegans...honey is a by-product of plants, not animals...listen to find out why. This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com, gift packages available for the holidays. Use coupon code "mindyourhives" to get 10% off! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Ep. 26 - Don't Do That - Beekeeping Pet Peeves

October 17, 2023 00:37 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

There are lots of ways to beekeep but some styles (people?) really bother us...we're talking pet peeves, how we determine our top queen lines, mite follow-ups, overwintering our garden and more. This episode is brought to you by Kara Jo Skin Care & Bee Farm. For online orders (listen for a promo code!) go to www.KaraJoSkinCare.com. @KaraJoSkinCare @KaraJoBeeFarm @MindYourHives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 25 - Fall Beekeping is Upon Us

September 11, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Kara Jo and Greg are talking about their apiary after the late summer mite treatments. The varroa debacle in Australia. A surprise swarm catch. What to expect in the coming fall. And another great Herb Corner with Kara Jo discussing the medicine of garlic. Cheers y'all! This episode is brought to you by Kara Jo Skin Care & Bee Farm. You can find their bee-inspired skin care, shampoo, soaps, and HONEY online at KaraJoSkinCare.com. Follow @KaraJoSkincare and @KaraJoBeeFarm for more info. Mind...

Ep. 24 - Fighting Mites

August 20, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

The battle against mites hits its peak this time of year. We're talking testing for varroa and how we keep our bees healthy NOW before going into winter while being fueled by beautiful wild ales from Plan Bee Farm Brewery in Poughkeepsie, NY. Cheers!

Ep. 24 - Winning Against Mites

August 20, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

The battle against mites hits its peak this time of year. We're talking testing for varroa and how we keep our bees healthy NOW before going into winter while being fueled by beautiful wild ales from Plan Bee Farm Brewery in Poughkeepsie, NY. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 23 - Little Did We Know! Moving Bees and Starting Over

July 31, 2023 18:21 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

In this episode we're talking about building our new farm, moving bees unexpectedly and how crazy life has been the past few months. We're drinking a Little Did you Know (our collab with Threes Brewing and Forest & Main) and when you listen to the episode you'll understand why that beer name really hits home! Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 22 - How We Split Our Hives

May 30, 2023 14:02 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

We are talking all about how we make splits while sipping on our newest collaboration beer from Threes Brewing in NYC. The beer name is 'Little Did We Know' and that sure sums up our lives as beekeepers! We have had a ton of success growing our apiary without buying bees for years using this split method and hope you can all learn from our experiences. As always this podcast is brought to you by Kara Jo Skin Care and Bee Farm. Check us out at KaraJoSkinCare.com. Cheers! --- Support this ...

Ep. 22 - How We Split Our Hives!

May 30, 2023 14:02 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

We are talking all about how we make splits while sipping on our newest collaboration beer from Threes Brewing in NYC. The beer name is 'Little Did We Know' and that sure sums up our lives as beekeepers! We have had a ton of success growing our apiary without buying bees for years using this split method and hope you can all learn from our experiences. As always this podcast is brought to you by Kara Jo Skin Care and Bee Farm. Check us out at KaraJoSkinCare.com. Cheers! --- Support th...

Ep. 21 - Coming out of Winter with Bees / A Beginner's Spring

March 26, 2023 16:13 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Happy Spring! We're letting y'all know what we're seeing in our apiaries this time of year and how we approach the spring season. We finish up the episode with a little chat about what to expect if you're a beginner and you're just getting into beekeeping right now...Enjoy! As always, each episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com, please go check out our line of skin care products using honey, beeswax, propolis and more! @KaraJoSkinCare @KaraJoBeeFarm @MindYourHives on social media. ...

Ep. 20 - Q&A February 2023

February 07, 2023 04:13 - 58 minutes - 48.4 MB

It's the beekeeper's offseason and we're answering your questions!  Thanks for asking 'em.  All episodes are brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com and special shoutout to Plan Bee Farm Brewery (Poughkeepsie, NY) for the killer Barn Beer.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

The Bee Side - Backyard Chickens

January 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Chickens have been a part of our little farm's ecosystem since before we even had bees.  On this Bee Side we're talking about our backyard chicken journey.  From the original scrap wood chicken tractor to now we've learned how to manage mites, bumblefoot, predators, sour crop, water belly, trauma eggs, blood crazed hens, chicken dances and so much more...hope you enjoy.  Shoutout Origin Beer Project for the beautiful saison. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

Ep 19. Did Honey Bees Really Bring Down a Cannabis Kingpin??

November 26, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutes - 48.8 MB

Happy Thanksgiving!  This is a fun one. We're talking about the current state of our hives, a recent deer tick bite, some mind blowing herbalism, and Greg's favorite Honey Bee Tale - Redhook Brooklyn's infamous red honey and how it took down a Cannabis Kingpin (or did it?)..  Check out KaraJoSkinCare.com for some awesome Holiday Gift Packages on sale through Cyber Monday!!  And enjoy some Forest & Main Brewery and Odd Colony Brewing Company beers like we did! --- Support this podcast: http...

Ep. 18 - Winter is coming! Continuing the prep.

October 26, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

We recorded this episode in early October and discuss our final winter preparations and a look back into some of the trends from the 2022 season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

The Bee Side: Regenerative Farming with Thom Pearsall of Everwild Farm

September 20, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

On this episode of the Bee Side we're talking with Farmer Thom from Everwild Farm in Ambler, PA!  There's so much crossover to how Everwild approaches farming and how Kara Jo Bee Farm approaches beekeeping so we threw a suit on Thom, went into some hives then sat down for a chat!  We hope you get a glimpse into why we love knowing where our food is coming from and how you can take some regenerative practices into your home garden.  Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...

Ep. 17 - Pre-Prepping for Winter. Let's Make some FAT Bees!

August 31, 2022 21:07 - 52 minutes - 41.1 MB

Preparing your bees for winter starts in the spring, but right now is CRUCIAL.  It's right now that winter bees aka FAT bees are being made.  We're talking all things preparing for that final winter prep.  Why are winter bees so important?  What are we doing to help them?  Do you know your flow? Tune in and find out.  Cheers y'all!  Check out our Kara Jo Skin Care & Bee Farm products online at KaraJoSkinCare.com and @KaraJoSkinCare. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

The Bee Side - Honey Cocktails with Mixologist Mike Landers

August 22, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

On this Bee Side - we're talking to Philadelphia Mixologist Mike Landers about cocktails.  We dive into honey simple syrup, herb / flower infusions, drink history, batch cocktails and more!  Check out our instagram (@mindyourhives) for the recipes and checkout @LandersDrinks and @BarSylviaPhilly for more from our special guest.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

The Bee Side - Cocktails with Mixologist Mike Landers

August 22, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

On this Bee Side - we're talking to Philadelphia Mixologist Mike Landers about cocktails.  We dive into honey simple syrup, herb / flower infusions, drink history, batch cocktails and more!  Check out our instagram (@mindyourhives) for the recipes and checkout @LandersDrinks and @BarSylviaPhilly for more from our special guest.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 16 - What's up with State Bee Inspectors?

August 01, 2022 01:29 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

We're talking our recent State Inspector visit, bad bee sellers, harvesting honey, Formic Pro for mites and more - all while weathering some wicked storms in Pittsburg, NH! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 15 - Baby Chicks, Shout-outs, Cut-outs and Questions!

May 08, 2022 00:07 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

We're talking about all things going on around the farm!  Our new baby chicks hang out in the background while we discuss an unfortunate cutout situation, getting to know our surroundings, and we dive into some follow-up questions from the previous episode.  (pssst: pay attention for a special offer from Kara Jo Skin Care and Bee Farm!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 14 - Spring Has Arrived - Let's Split Some Hives!

April 27, 2022 00:19 - 58 minutes - 48.3 MB

Spring has arrived and the bees are swarming!  We're talking swarm prevention, how we make splits and why understanding bee math and life cycles is so important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Bonus Episode: Follow-up about first inspections!

March 20, 2022 16:55 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Here's a little bonus episode that we recorded right after doing some hive autopsies like we discussed in Episode 13.  This one also has a special guest - spring peepers!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 13 - Spring Patience and Preparing for that First Inspection of the Year!

March 14, 2022 21:02 - 50 minutes - 42.2 MB

We're talking about staying out of the hives until nature tells us its time to inspect.  Are beekeepers over-treating for mites?  And how we're preparing for the busy season! Any questions feel free to send 'em to [email protected].  Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 12 Q&A January 2022

January 25, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Its cold out and we're answering questions.  Thanks for sending them in!  And shout out to Full Circle Everest Expedition Team who we talk about in the beginning.  Check them out on Instagram @fullcircleeverest and online at https://www.fullcircleeverest.com/about.  Show them some love!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 11 - What did 2021 Teach Us? Kara Jo's Bee Sting Allergy and Winter Prep Follow-Up

December 15, 2021 16:41 - 56 minutes - 55.8 MB

We're recapping some lessons we learned during the 2021 beekeeping season and finally discuss Kara Jo's Bee Sting Allergy along with a little follow-up on our winter prep.  Thanks for tuning in!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 10 - Late Season Mite Control and Winter Prep

October 25, 2021 20:59 - 54 minutes - 45.5 MB

We've talked in depth about the dreaded Varroa Mite and this time we have to act!  Hear how we are handling an unusually high mite load and how we're prepping our honey bees for winter.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 9 - Hurricane Ida - F*** YOU.

October 25, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

September 1st 2021 changed everything for us - here is the story.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 8 - Day Drinking on a Lake

August 16, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

We're day drinking booze made with honey while sitting next to the First Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg, NH!  We talk about a crazy (turned amazing) experience using HipCamp to book a campsite on our trip as well as our new obsession with Ravens (their smarts rival even bees).  Support independent breweries and farms! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 7 - Mad About Honey and Comedian Encounters

July 25, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

We're talking hallucinogenic honey, why we let the bees work their magic and a fun encounter with the super talented Actor / Writer / Comedian Wil Sylvince!  Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Episode 6: Queen Bees and Drama Queens

June 16, 2021 04:03 - 58 minutes - 48.5 MB

Its been busy on the Kara Jo Bee Farm lately!  In Ep. 6 we laugh about the recent "bee influencer" drama before diving into the world of Queen Bees and finishing with a quick chat on Mindfulness in beekeeping.  Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 5 - Springtime is Swarm Time!

May 17, 2021 03:13 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Bee Swarms seemed so gnarly until we got to understand them better and like everything with bees - they are fascinating!  We talk swarm basics and recent catches after giving an update on whats going on around the farm.  Enjoy!  Be good to each other!  Plant natives! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep.4 - Honey Bees aren't the Bees that Need Saving

May 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

We talk about how “Saving the Bees” is more about protecting native wild bees rather than the non-native honeybee. And we give you tips on yard/garden maintenance and what to plant this spring to help do just that! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 3 - Bee Venom Therapy

April 19, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Greg and Kara Jo discuss all things Bee Venom Therapy.  Currently Greg is doing BVT for pain management and they discuss the science and protocol behind it alongside how bee venom fights Lyme Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Ep. 2 - Apitherapy - What is it?! Part 1 - Honey, Propolis, Pollen and Beeswax

April 16, 2021 01:21 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

In Episode 2 we talk the ancient medicine of Apitherapy!  This will be a two part episode with the first about all things Honey, Pollen, Propolis and Beeswax (part 2 will be all about Bee Venom Therapy!).  Check out KaraJoSkinCare.com to see all of our apitherapy products made from the Kara Jo Bee Farm.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

Apitherapy - What is it?! Part 1 - Honey, Propolis, Pollen and Beeswax

April 16, 2021 01:21 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

In Episode 2 we talk the ancient medicine of Apitherapy!  This will be a two part episode with the first about all things Honey, Pollen, Propolis and Beeswax (part 2 will be all about Bee Venom Therapy!).  Check out KaraJoSkinCare.com to see all of our apitherapy products made from the Kara Jo Bee Farm.  

How'd We Get Here? Episode 1.

April 06, 2021 03:58 - 40 minutes - 33.4 MB

Beekeeping has changed our way of life and our outlook on just about everything! How'd we get here and what should you expect from this podcast.  Thanks for checking us out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support