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Plain Talk: Honey Bee Eggs (173)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this episode, Jim Tew takes listeners on an intricate journey into the life of a honey bee egg, uncovering its quiet but highly active existence. Despite the challenge of discussing such a microcosmic topic, Jim eloquently demystifies the complexities surrounding the initial stage of a bee's ...
When Melons Got Sweet
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - April 03, 2024 14:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsDid you know that melons weren’t the lucious sweet fruit we adore today? The melons of medieval times were more like gherkins. It wasn’t until growers cultivated melons and cross-bred them enough that they ripened to sweetness. This caused a massive melon craze. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: ht...
Agriculture and Pandemics
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - April 02, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsInterestingly, pandemics were much less common before the development of agriculture. As we gained proficiency growing food, we dealt with various offsets that led to higher incidences of disease. Margot discusses the factors related to these here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic...
A Gardener At The End Of The World
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - April 01, 2024 14:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsThe COVID-19 lockdown changed the way Margot Kelley practiced gardening. Not only did it become the most hardcore gardening year for her, it also gave her more motivation to cultivate life. By buckling down in the summer, she was prepared for winter. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growe...
Mark 16:1-8...The Resurrection Is Good News!
Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference - March 31, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast contains messges delivered at The Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference, hosted annually by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan.
Episode 293: Asian Hornet Spring Update
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - March 31, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Asian Hornet is a real and present danger here in the UK, today I'm joined once again by Jackie Thomas to discuss the current position and what, if anything I should do as we head into Spring. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 293 of my podcast, Beekeeping Sh...
Hot Landscaping Trends (& What’s Next)
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 29, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsAs a leader of marketing at Bailey Nurseries, Ryan McEnaney is in the know about the hottest trends in landscape design. While nostalgic plant varieties are always of interest, new and unique landscape designs are also important. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vpwi06 Botanic...
Nursery Sustainability Practices
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 28, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsBecause nurseries can be such a huge operation with plenty of offsets, having sustainable practices looped into their daily activities is important. At Bailey, Ryan and his team use different production techniques, from rainwater capture, to using recycled materials. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage...
Observing Queen Anomalies with Anne Frey (172)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this intriguing episode, Jim Tew and Anne Frey delve into the unexpected and often perplexing world of queen bee behavior and physiology that diverges from the norm. This episode explores the rare but fascinating occurrences that beekeepers might encounter with their queens, ranging from fain...
How Are New Plant Varieties Made?
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 27, 2024 14:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhile propagating plants is fairly easy, developing cultivars with desired traits can take several generations. There are a lot of surprises in the process, too. Ryan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries provides a little BTS look at the company’s focus on creating new plants. Epic Gardening Shop Homepa...
Behind The Scenes of a Wholesale Nursery
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 26, 2024 14:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsHow do plants get to the nursery, and into home gardens? Wholesale nurseries are the source! Behind every nursery is a huge operation, usually with a focus on particular types of plants. Bailey Nurseries is one example of this model. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TziF6u Bota...
Horticulture As A Career
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 25, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsHorticulture is an industry full of opportunity. Many of the people working at Bailey Nurseries, for instance, started their careers simply from their love of plants. A job in Horticulture does not require a degree. Ryan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries is a testament to this statement. Epic Gardeni...
Episode 292: March Beekeeping Update
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - March 24, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm Back, Still struggling with the healthissues but glad to be talking beekeeping once more, and it's March already! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 292 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the li...
Growing MASSIVE Houseplants
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 21, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsHow do you get those really large leaves on your houseplants? Aside from the obvious foundation of proper conditions, you can water slightly more frequently, and provide a highly diluted liquid fertilizer. Add a moss pole, and you won’t struggle to build your own thriving indoor garden. Epic Ga...
Plain Talk: Spring - Help, Don't Hurt Your Bees (171)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - March 21, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim takes beekeepers through the critical period of late winter and early spring, emphasizing the delicate balance between intervening in the hive and letting bees be. Drawing from his observations during an unseasonably warm day in Northeast Ohio, Jim share...
Pots, Soil, & Watering for Houseplants
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 20, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhen it comes to basic houseplant care, Jan suggests you skip the store bought potting mixes, and develop your own. Water your moss poles frequently, and provide containers that are not too big or too small. You’ll have lots of success with a good basis and the willingness to adjust. Epic Garden...
Why You Keep Killing Houseplants
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 19, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsSometimes conditions in your home are ideal and your care regimen causes problems. Sometimes you should adjust your care to create better conditions. If a houseplant dies in your care, try to learn from it! That’s what Jan has done in the past. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/...
#29 Michael Bracewell - The Journey of Trusting his Authentic Self
Follow Through with LVB - March 19, 2024 03:23 - 1 hourIn this episode, Michael Bracewell with host Logan van Beek discuss his journey to date: Chapters: (5:09) - Why are we so competitive with each other?! (10:01) - Did Michael feel the pressure to have to live up to the ‘Bracewell name’ and become a Professional Cricketer? (13:52) - A mo...
Why You Need To Build a Moss Pole
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 18, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsMoss poles are not just a way to support vertical houseplant growth; they are also an extension of the container in which the plant grows. Here, Jan outlines the many ways houseplant gardeners can build their own at home, and how to care for poled-up plants. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https:/...
Houseplant Conditions vs. Care
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 17, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsAccording to Jan Gettmann, the Sydney Plant Guy, houseplants have certain conditions they need to thrive, and proper care aligns with those conditions. Incorporating proper lighting, humidity, and watering ensures all houseplants are happy and healthy Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growep...
Create Your Own Dragon Fruit Hybrids
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 14, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsGrafting and cross-pollinating dragon fruit is a fun gardening hack that can be really addicting. But what happens after you cross two plants? In this episode, Richard Le outlines the best ways to hybridize dragon fruit cacti. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/437e9k0 Botanical ...
Managing Nucs with Anne Frey (170)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - March 14, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, we dive into the intricacies of nurturing nucleus colonies (nucs) with beekeeping expert Anne Frey from Better Bee. Jim and Anne discuss the benefits and methods of working with nucs, emphasizing their role in sustainable beekeeping practices. Anne shares h...
Common Dragon Fruit Mistakes
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 13, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsDid you know the dragon fruit is a tropical cactus? That means it needs slightly more water than your standard desert cactus. However, too much water causes rot. Richard Le of Grafting Dragon Fruit runs down the most common dragon fruit mistakes, and how to avoid them. Epic Gardening Shop Home...
Top 5 Dragon Fruit Varieties
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 12, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsLate winter into spring is the best time to get started with dragon fruit. If you’re wondering what the top 5 beginner varieties are, Richard has you covered! Here, he discusses the best first-time cultivars, and why someone might prefer each. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3...
How To Start Growing Dragon Fruit
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 11, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsHow should someone begin their own dragon fruit orchard? It’s super easy! Take a cactus cutting, plant it, and prepare for pollination. In this episode, Kevin and Richard detail ways to get started, growing tips, and the different varieties you can grow. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://gr...
Richard Le’s Dragon Fruit Journey
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 10, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhen Richard Le got into dragon fruit in Orange County, California, it was all a mystery to him. He received a plant and learned he could grow one without even trying. This led him to a desire to learn more about dragon fruit cultivation and care. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic...
Salon No. 31 With Derek Mitchell
Arboreal Apiculture Salon - March 10, 2024 21:21 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this podcast we learn that through math(s) we can prove that some of our long held beliefs about honeybees are wrong. Derek Mitchell researches into the heat transfer of man-made and natural honeybee nests at the School of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Leeds where he has recent...
Plain Talk About Division Board Feeders (169)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - March 07, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this episode Jim discusses the obscure world of division board feeders, exploring their history, evolution, and practical use in beekeeping. These feeders, which replace a frame inside the hive, have undergone significant changes over the years, from simple molded plastics to modern versions ...
#28 Jason Pine - The Journey of the Man behind the Mic
Follow Through with LVB - March 05, 2024 19:08 - 1 hourIn this episode, Jason with host Logan discuss his Journey: (4:03) - Thoughts on the Superbowl… (7:21) - Which American Sport would you love to commentate? (8:46) - How Sports Broadcasters go about finding the perfect words for amazing sporting moments… (11:50) - 2009 All Whites vs Ba...
Mulching Your Fruit Trees
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - March 01, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsA two to four inch layer of mulch controls soil temperatures, conserves water, and supports biodiversity. Most of all, it reduces the need to weed by 80 to 90%. Choosing the right mulch, and spreading it correctly will benefit the backyard orchard immensely. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https:...
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