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Publisher |: Greg Burns

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Animals,; Bees,; Insects,; Interview,; Natural Sciences,; Science & Medicine

Categories Via RSS |: Arts,; Education,; Society & Culture

Join us on our beekeeping journey while we learn to bee the change, one hive at a time.

People |: Dan Bokros,; Greg Burns
Premiere Date |: 2018-05-11
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: No

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29 Available Episodes (29 Total) / Average duration: 01:00:09

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29 Available Episodes (29 Total)Average duration: 01:00:09

Aug 15, 2022

00:54:10

LINKS:

Hives For Heroes- To learn more and to sign up to be a Newbee or Mentor: https://www.hivesforheroes.com

NEW VIDEO "BUGS IN A BOX" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiwymB450z4&t=522s

Greg Burns- Natures Image Farm Interested in Nucs, Packages Queens or Supplies visit us on the web: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Check out Dan & Christie's Honey Adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Want to send us high fives, goodies or honey to spotlight on our show??

Our mailing address is: Nature’s Image Farm PO BOX 1074 Zanesville, OH 43702

***For Advertisement & Sponsorship opportunties, email us at naturesimagefarm@gmail.com.

Jul 25, 2022

01:09:47

Are we really doing whats best? Sometimes BEST practice feels like a moving target that gets further and further away. Join us for a conversation about taking responsibility for what we actual see in the beeyard, taking action and being mindful that with all the ups, there's down...there will be Hell to Pay... or have we already? Oh yeah and Lizard People:)

LINKS:

Hives For Heroes- To learn more and to sign up to be a Newbee or Mentor: https://www.hivesforheroes.com

The Learning Yard Video on Castle Hives YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcsGYM7lVrA

Suzy's Top Bar Hive: https://youtu.be/DvvVuiHRDPw

Greg Burns- Natures Image Farm Interested in Nucs, Packages Queens or Supplies visit us on the web: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Check out Dan & Christie's Honey Adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Want to send us high fives, goodies or honey to spotlight on our show??

Our mailing address is: Nature’s Image Farm PO BOX 1074 Zanesville, OH 43702

***For Advertisement & Sponsorship opportunties, email us at naturesimagefarm@gmail.com.

Jul 18, 2022

00:35:58

WE'RE BACK!!! Lets get caught up!! Mentoring with Hives For Heroes, Building the Beekeeping Community with The Learning Yard at Nature's Image Farm and Dans special childhood nickname!!

LINKS:

Hives For Heroes- To learn more and to sign up to be a Newbee or Mentor: https://www.hivesforheroes.com

The Learning Yard Video on Castle Hives YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcsGYM7lVrA

Suzy's Top Bar Hive: https://youtu.be/DvvVuiHRDPw

Greg Burns- Natures Image Farm Interested in Nucs, Packages Queens or Supplies visit us on the web: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Check out Dan & Christie's Honey Adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Want to send us high fives, goodies or honey to spotlight on our show??

Our mailing address is: Nature’s Image Farm PO BOX 1074 Zanesville, OH 43702

***For Advertisement & Sponsorship opportunties, email us at naturesimagefarm@gmail.com.

Jan 21, 2022

00:32:14

HIVE LIFE 2022- Collaboration Chat w BRUCESBEES, Bruce Jenne and THE CALIFORNIA BEEKEEPER, Jose Uribe for a conversation in CONTENT CREATION, GROWING A CHANNEL and WORKING TOGETHER to lift eachother up as we all strive to be the best version of ourselves.

HIVE LIFE 2022 has made such an incredible impact on so many folks already. It was incredible to be surrounded by folks dedicated to being the change and being the lighthouse. #beethechange #beethelighthouse #hivelife2022 #community #beekeeping #collabchat #californiabeekeeper #brucesbees

Most heartfelt thanks to Kamon Reynolds and Laurel Reynolds for all the tireless effort in orchestrating this event.

Want to send us high fives, goodies or honey to spotlight on our show??

Our mailing address is: Nature’s Image Farm PO BOX 1074 Zanesville, OH 43702

LINKS: Checkout this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-r52KpxTno

Bruce Jenne- Brucesbees YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/brucejenne

Jose Uribe- The California Beekeeper YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCaliforniaBeekeeper

Website: https://uribehoneybees.ecwid.com

Greg Burns- Natures Image Farm Interested in Nucs, Packages Queens or Supplies visit us on the web: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Check out Dan & Christie's Honey Adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Reserve your seat at the Hives For Heroes Benefit 3/5 Lincoln, NE: For more info and to order tickets visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hives-for-heroes-nebraska-beekeeping-conference-tickets-214456133067?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwAR2yujtK4J5Puh7DZRZN8hEbzGF8UyBFfTJd1si7FJ3h9S3JFxcUqXM2TQ4

Jan 03, 2022

01:10:26

It's been one heckuva year for both Greg & Dan. Traveling the country, speaking engagements, a new farm, building a honey house, starting new bee yards, learning how to use 4 way pallets, big boy toys, learning from some of the greatest commercial beekeepers and the upcoming Hive Life Conference. Buckle up as we try to run down all the things that made 2021 a truly special year.

Watch this Podcast episode on our YouTube channel over at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0EjhHqEXi79zOsXDIIPDw

Want to help support the show?

Interested in Nucs, Packages Queens or Supplies visit us on the web: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Check out Dan & Christie's Honey Adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Dont forget to go check out Creative Ninja Jimbo over at: https://www.blaskmedia.com

Want to send us some honey to spotlight or products to try? Please ship to:

Nature's Image Farm PO BOX 1074 Zanesville, OH 43702

Dec 16, 2021

00:33:14

Today we're joined by Premier Bee Products Co-Founder, Jeff Johnson. From the Carwash business to manufacturing one of the fastest growing and trending beekeeping Foundations on the market, Jeff opens up and dives deep into building better business. What is Foundationally Better Beekeeping? How many quarters fit in a 5 gallon bucket? What does Ernest Hemmingway's "The Old Man and The Sea" have to do with any of it? Cast your line and let's find out!

Be sure to check out Premier's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsevjIOgA5_BqUBZrkolEfg

Check out this interview over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ZUvXj0H1dw

Want to help support the channel? Interested in Nucs, Packages Queens or Supplies visit us on the web: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Check out Dan & Christie's Honey Adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Dont forget to go check out Creative Ninja Jimbo over at: https://www.blaskmedia.com

Dec 09, 2021

00:46:31

At nearly 700lbs and ON DEATHS doorstep there was one thing that saved his life...The dream of BEEKEEPING again. Join us for this POWERFUL story on how one man made a deal with God to live a life worth living. Tim opens up and talks about his journey thru obesity, drug addiction and depression and how BEEKEEPING saved his life. Check out this podcast video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPXFI4dS7wg

You can find Tim on his Youtube Channel and Facebook Page linked below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe-IhzAmruoLQdEGZP4Uy2Q

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/The-Mccandless-bee-farm-112620753491812/

We're now taking orders for 2022 BEES! Visit us at: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Oct 26, 2021

01:48:27

For more on Kamon Reynolds Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoAuqRakc1TtvXxL4Kr76Q/featured

Hive Life 2022 Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL9Wwcl_oTs

For more on Greg Burns, visit us on the web https://www.naturesimagefarm.com

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.naturesimagefarm.com

Mar 09, 2021

00:39:19

Join us for a conversation with Bob Binnie of the Blue Ridge Honey Company. In this video Bob Binnie talks about his beginnings as beekeeper, how he grew his business and what it takes to be a commercial beekeeper.

Be sure to subscribe over at Bob's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDyga7OtRJSzHzXXXurYCmQ

Interested in Packages, Nucs or Feeder Plugs? Visit us at: http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/

Follow Dan Bokros over at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Jan 29, 2021

01:48:34

In this episode we recap our trip to TN for the Hive Life Conference hosted by Kamon Reynolds. We break our experience down day by day learning from Randy Oliver, Kamon Reynolds, Bob Binnie, Ian Steppler and Kent Williams with all the expected shenanigans! We're in good company on this episode with fellow Ohio beekeeper Tracy Scott!

Looking for package bees, Nucs or Queens? http://www.naturesimagefarm.com/shop/

Bucket Feeder Video: https://youtu.be/_xu74Lc16N4

Follow Greg over at:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0EjhHqEXi79zOsXDIIPDw FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesimagefarm/

Be sure to check out Dan's Farm at: https://www.facebook.com/RedDogRanchOhio/

Dont forget to go check out Creative Ninja Jimbo over at: https://www.blaskmedia.com

Check out Tracy Scott at: Tracy Scott FB: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.scott.313

Hive Products FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Hive-Products-104193291685177

Aug 15 | 00:54:10

29. WAR on pests, Dearths' Danger & Yo Quiero Taco Bell?

Jul 25 | 01:09:47

28. Mite Wash Mahem, Lizard People and Hell To Pay