The Beeekeeper's corner will feature information from our local hives, beekeeping meetings, equipment, book reviews, terms, and just about anything beekeeping
Welcome to the Beekeeper's Corner. The BKCorner is a place where we'll share our exploits as 'backyard' beekeepers. Reports about how our hives are doing, beekeeping meetings, interviews, book reviews, equipment reviews, and coverage of the techniques employed when keeping bees.
226 Available Episodes (226 Total)Average duration: 01:14:42
Mar 05, 2023
BKCorner Episode 222 - Triple Deuce
01:13:00
Spraying Collected Swarms with cold water to keep them from flying away, Geosomin and Petricor, Justin Schmidt - Sting Index Beekeeper has Passed Away, Food Coloring added to Food to see where it gets distributed, Swarm Timing from South to Maine, Native Mason Bee hive, Add Drone brood frames to thwart burr comb, Spring Meetings, Adherence to Regulations Resource, Jean Miller Sit Down- Thailand, Local Hive Report
Feb 12, 2023
BKCorner Episode 221 - Super Sunday
01:15:00
Mixing up the hive to thwart swarming, The Windshield Phenomona Explained, 3C36 Varroa Mite Killer Compound, Enhance Whiskey with Honey filled Honey comb, No more Bee Free Vegan Honee, NJ Cottage Law Honey Exemption, Dollar General Beekeepeing Jars, NJ Weather and Weather Zones, National Honey Board Recipe for Burnt Honey Gelato, and the first Local Hive Report for 2023.
Jan 29, 2023
BKCorner Episode 219 - Managed Mentoring Part 1
00:34:36
In this episode; This is the first of a two episodes that outlines the backstory, design, and overview of a new reimagined way to support beekeepers who are looking to get started in beekeeping. We have been working on this program for over five years now and this episode marks the announcement of general availability.
Jan 29, 2023
BKCorner Episode 220 - Managed Mentoring Part 2
01:00:00
In this episode we continue with additional information about the managed mentoring program. We focus on the design, the launch, and some additional details to round out the conversation. We also share information about the website that supports the program.
Jan 16, 2023
BKCorner Episode 218 - In the Car Part 2
01:05:28
In this episode; Bob and I continue our discussion from the last episode while coming home from the Hive Life conference in Tennessee. We spend time discussing what has been happening in our apiaries and the conversation has periodic reflections on things we learned at the conference.
Jan 15, 2023
BKCorner Episode 217 - Riding with Bob
01:31:11
In this episode; Bob and I talk about what a great time we had at the hive life conference. We reflect on the setup experience and all the things we liked, as well as a handful of things that we see room for adjustments. The discussion centers on giving you a sense of what it was like to attend the conference and covers a bit of what we saw there. This is part one of the discussion.
Oct 09, 2022
BKCorner Episode 216 - Everywhere Man
01:30:00
In this episode; Insulating hives, is it necessary, not really, but it is beneficial. Reflecting on Podcast Metrics, Working Bees in the Valley Crest Mentoring Yard; hive beetles. Problem with my Left Eye, Local hive report and other topics with Bob Kloss.
Aug 24, 2022
BKCorner Episode 215 - EAS Afterglow
01:30:00
In this episode; The Practice of Melting Honey in your Car and factors of temperature, The engineering of Bottle Neck Finishes, Discontinuing local guidance for Formic application after consulting Manufacturer, Government Conservation Bill is being proposed, Bees and native pollinator in competition for resources, Filtering honey follow up, Not Treatment Free – Low Treatment Concept for differentiation, The Local Hive Report and a few parting comments to end the show.
Jul 31, 2022
BKCorner Episode 214 - Leap of Faith.
01:30:00
In this episode I talk about the beekeeping tie to the Goonies movie and beeswax, hosting mentoring visits and the perplexing problems with plastic foundation. The almond issue is having supply chain issues... will this be a problem for commercial beekeepers? Astralia and Varroa mites. A run through of some ideas for filtering honey during extraction. A disclosure toward the direction of treatment free beekeeping as well as a recount of visiting the Gainsville Bee Lab. It is followed as usual by a local hive report.
Jun 12, 2022
BKCorner Episode 213 - Joe Sr.
01:30:00
In this episode I talk about treating my boots with beeswax paste to make them waterproof, relaunching the production of videos to our BKCorner YouTube Channel. I report on the texture and outcome of the creamed honey we made last winter. There is a new and improved power source coming to Oxalic Acid Vaporizers. Beware cognizant of fire dangers in the Apiary. A cookbook from May Berenbaum as well as a recipe and ties to the show the X Files. A reflection on our 2022 queen rearing activities. A local hive report, and some commentary about my father passing and condolences.
Mar 05 | 01:13:00
BKCorner Episode 222 - Triple Deuce
Feb 12 | 01:15:00
BKCorner Episode 221 - Super Sunday
Jan 29 | 00:34:36
BKCorner Episode 219 - Managed Mentoring Part 1
Jan 29 | 01:00:00
BKCorner Episode 220 - Managed Mentoring Part 2
Jan 16 | 01:05:28
BKCorner Episode 218 - In the Car Part 2
Jan 15 | 01:31:11
BKCorner Episode 217 - Riding with Bob
Oct 09 | 01:30:00
BKCorner Episode 216 - Everywhere Man
Aug 24 | 01:30:00
BKCorner Episode 215 - EAS Afterglow
Jul 31 | 01:30:00
BKCorner Episode 214 - Leap of Faith.
Jun 12 | 01:30:00
BKCorner Episode 213 - Joe Sr.
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