Mind Your Hives Beekeeping

Greg and Kara Jo Lehman
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Mind Your Hives Beekeeping

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

  1. 12 NOV

    Ep. 37 - Headed into Winter

    The Bee Farm is headed into winter. In the midst of a drought and record high temps for October and November, we're doing our best to get these bees ready for whenever winter decides to show up. Lots of farm talk, puppy talk, a ridiculous story (that comes with a @KaraJoSkinCare listener giveaway!) and a "special" Herb Corner about Wild Geranium. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 23m

  2. 29 SEPT

    Ep. 36 - Do We Over Manage our Hives?

    In this episode we're all over the place. Current apiary updates. Successful and unsuccessful mite treatments. What's up with all these people calling honey bees invasive?! Learning from our mistakes and more! Herb Corner is about one of our favorites - Goldenrod! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com, check out their natural skin care line and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 16m

  3. 12 AUG

    Ep. 35 - Time to Harvest! Time to Mite Test?

    Summer is on its way out which means we've been harvesting honey and we need to make sure our bees are on the right track to survive winter. Kara and Greg talk about the current state of their apiaries and some ideal hive timelines that get big honey yields while allowing the bees to go through their natural cycles. Kara Jo finishes up with Herb Corner about Clover! Shout-out to Troubles End Brewing for the beautiful lagers we enjoyed. This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com Try Kara Jo's First Aid Wound Salve and harness the power of herbs while NOT putting petroleum products onto your skin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 12m

  4. 22 JUL

    Ep. 34 - Summertime and the Beekeepin' Ain't Always Easy!

    What up! We're talking about chicken life on the farm, selling bees, following up about splits, queen introductions and some crazy hive situations we've experienced. Kara Jo's Herb Corner dives into the beautiful and powerful - Passion Flower! Hope you dig it. This episode is brought to you by @KaraJoSkinCare and @KaraJoBeeFarm. Checkout their whole line of Bee-Powered Skin Care at www.KaraJoSkinCare.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 21m

  5. 6 MAY

    Ep. 33 - Spring is Crankin'!

    We're talking about the best time to be a beekeeper - the spring! Spring time is swarm time and swarm time is splittin' time. Amongst other things, we dive into bee math aka the bee life cycle and how it allows us to make decisions and prevent swarms. Herb corner is all about dandelion and we crack open a beautiful saison from our friends at The Seed: A Living Beer Project. Cheers! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com. Check out our Bug Repellent and Natural Deodorant, they really do work!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 11m

  6. 12 APR

    Ep. 32 - First Inspections of the Season!

    Kara and I hop over to the mics straight out of the apiary after the 2024 seasons first inspections. Our spring has been cold and rainy so far and we're definitely a few weeks behind previous seasons but we're feeling great! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com. Check out our newly upgraded Bug Repellent! Proven to work in even the harshest environments and actually good for your skin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    41 min

  7. 14 MAR

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

    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 us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 12m

  8. 2 MAR

    Ep. 30 - Beginner Beekeeping Decisions and Bad Teachers

    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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourhives/support

    1h 11m
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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

Information

  • Creator
    Greg and Kara Jo Lehman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Greg and Kara Jo Lehman
  • Show Website
    Mind Your Hives Beekeeping

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