Latest Beek Podcast Episodes
From Dietician to Full Time Homesteader
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 04, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsEven though Katie Krejci enjoyed her job as a dietician, her homesteading life pulled her closer to working the garden instead. It wasn’t until she began to work from home that she realized homesteading was the answer to questions she had in her work in private practice. Epic Gardening Shop Homep...
Hebrews 10:19-25
Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference - December 03, 2023 10:00 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast contains messges delivered at The Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference, hosted annually by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan.
Episode 282: Scraping Frames and Muderous Swans!
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - December 03, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: It's been an interesting week to say the least! I've been unboxing new equipment, scraping and pressing heather honey frames and witnessed a most disturbing scene, of a mute swan attacking another mute swan at the fishing lakes apiaries. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcom...
Kaylan's Chicken Journey
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 02, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaylan is at the beginning of her chicken keeping journey. She’s received her chicken coop, and next up is considering which breeds to work with and how to source them. Then she’ll work toward providing them with lots of stimulation in and out of the coop. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://...
Meditating in the Garden
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 01, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsMeditation is important to Kaylan, and doing so in her garden has brought her nervous system much peace. It has also given her a deeper presence and appreciation for the garden just as it is. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46FWLmU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://grow...
How to Grow as a Gardener
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 30, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaylan’s garden journey started with grow bags, and then moved to almost every kind of gardening you could do! Today she’s mastered the art of gardening, so much that she helps her neighbors with their gardens too. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3uqfXaz Botanical Interests Shop...
Winter Chores: Culling Combs (155)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Kim and Jim delve into several important maintenance tasks that beekeepers can undertake during the winter season to ensure the health and productivity of their hives. Winter might seem like a downtime, but it's a critical period for preparing your hives for...
Gardening With a Baby
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 29, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsEven before her baby was born, Kaylan navigated gardening with a baby. At first it was a whirlwind of emotions, both positive and negative. Today, she has managed to fill her garden with stimulating plants her child can enjoy as well. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/41cyzHH Bota...
Digging into the Garden's Healing Powers
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 28, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaylan went from growing tomatoes by the UV rays from the bathroom skylight to owning a property full of both cultivated and wild plants. How it all happened is detailed right in this podcast episode. Here, you can get a sense of how the garden became a healing space for Kaylan. Epic Gardening Sh...
Hot Takes: What Would We Do Differently Next Year?
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 27, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsIt’s time to clear out the old and bring in the new! Kevin and Jacques know there are a few things they’d change if they could travel back in time. But the future offers a chance to start again. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47j5ht5 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://...
Garden Experiment Successes and Fails
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 26, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKevin and Jacques reflect on their most recent experiments in the garden. They examine what went well, and what didn’t work. Interested parties can see all the fun they had on the Epic Gardening main channel! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ulO7fK Botanical Interests Shop Homep...
Psalm 107
Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference - November 26, 2023 10:00 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast contains messges delivered at The Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference, hosted annually by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan.
Episode 281: November Floods
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 26, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: November begins and the rain is unrelenting. The fishing lakes apiaries are surrounded by water, it is a fishing lake after all, but the river is overflowing into the lakes, back out into the river again and water is starting to creep towards my apiaries! Hi, I’m Stewart...
Evolving Your Garden Skills
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 25, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsJacques takes a detailed dive into grafting an old fig tree in his garden. Kevin wants to get better at pruning his fruit trees, and designing and beautifying his garden overall. This pod is chock full of ways they want to evolve in the coming year. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic...
Tell Me a Little Secret
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 24, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsAccording to Jacques and Kevin, grafting does work! Jacques grafted his Cherokee Purple tomatoes, and Kevin air-layered his fig tree. In this pod, there is a treasure trove of tips and tricks focused on grafting, and so much more. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49DKIsO Botanica...
Autumn is the Best Season
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 23, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsJacques and Kevin rank their favorite seasons, and you’d be surprised they both chose fall! Not only do they get to focus more on canning, drying, and preserving, they also get to enjoy delicious soups and sourdough. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47GvLo9 Botanical Interests Sh...
Archive Special - Preparing Your Hives for Winter! (154)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - November 23, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHappy Thanksgiving!! Join Kim and Jim in this special archive episode from late October 2021, where they delve into the critical task of preparing your hives for the winter season. This episode is particularly crucial for beekeepers in colder climates. Are you comfortable in shorts outdoors ...
Growing Perennials, and Canning and Preserving
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 22, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKevin and Jacques have both begun to understand the appeal of perennial vegetables and ornamentals. They’ve marveled at Kevin’s asparagus patch, and want more year-round interest in their garden redesign. Perennial herbs, along with the aforementioned plants will provide that for them. Epic Gard...
Redesigning the Garden
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 21, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKevin and Jacques will both undertake a garden redesign as 2024 draws near. While Kevin’s not moving any of the permanent fixtures, his recent interest in landscaping has prompted a complete overhaul. His friend, landscaper Sara Bendrick will definitely help his dreams come to life. Epic Gardenin...
Jacques’ Surprise Treat
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 20, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWelcome to a week of Thanksgiving and gratitude at The Beet! In our first episode, Kevin and Jacques get together to discuss Jacques' surprise treat, his new garden layout, and Kevin’s recent exploits at the homestead. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Nb1VAr Botanical Interests ...
Mark 12:38-44
Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference - November 19, 2023 10:00 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast contains messges delivered at The Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference, hosted annually by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan.
Episode 280: In Conversation with Bees Abroad
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 19, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: A Change to my normal podcast, as I sit down with Niki Backes and Kristina Prokopiou from the charity Bees Abroad to hear a little of what they do, and how, we beekeepers might be able to give our support. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 280 of my podcast, ...
Harvesting Storing Peonies
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 17, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhat are the basic techniques you can use to make peonies last in the vase? Bud harvesting, proper storage, and excellent vase care are a few ways to do this. It all starts with choosing the right distributors. You can learn about those here and in Karen Gesa’s guidebook! Epic Gardening Shop H...
Growing Perfect Peonies
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 16, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsThe peonies on Karen’s farm are selected for their deer-resistance, and pest resistance, making them much easier to cultivate. In this episode, she outlines everything you need to know about peony planting, maintenance, and end-of-season care. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/...
Browsing Bee Books (153)
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - November 16, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsAs the leaves fall and the bees nestle in for winter, many beekeepers find themselves next to a warm fire, a cup of tea in hand, flipping through the pages of their cherished bee books. Have you ever looked at your shelf brimming with bee books and wondered, 'Will I ever read all of these?' You'...
Best Peony Cultivars
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 15, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsAre all three peony types suited for a cut flower farm? And what are the best cultivars to grow – aka, the guaranteed winners? Karen of Midsommar Farm knows which are more successful, and most beloved. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ubZln2 Botanical Interests Shop Homepa...
Starting a Peony Farm
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 14, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsPlanting peonies in a half acre plot can provide a lifetime return. Here, Karen Gesa of Midsommar Farm discusses how she started her peony operation, from sourcing plants to plotting the landscape. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46cH3z8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: ...
How to Grow Peonies
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 13, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaren and her husband were suburbanites when they decided to buy a 10 acre property. Initially, they wanted to be equestrians, but eventually converted one half acre to a peony farm. What resulted was Midsommar Farm, one of the only local peony farms of its kind in the US. Epic Gardening Shop...
Mark 12:35-37
Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference - November 12, 2023 10:00 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast contains messges delivered at The Mid-Michigan Reformation Conference, hosted annually by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan.
Episode 279: CBPV Once Again
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 12, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: The very heavy rain we've had this week has rather forced me into the honey room to start the Big Autumn Clean Up. Mostly washing up along with the final phase of my current batch of soft set honey. It's given me time to reflect on the latest infection of |Chronic Bee Par...
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