The Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

84: Farming for Life with Nick Usner

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:07:03 -0800

Nick is an organic farmer with over a hundred colonies. Join us for this wide ranging interview.

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83: Beekeeping in Benin with Matt Arthur

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:48:37 -0700

Matt Arthur has had some interesting adventures in beekeeping, including some work in Benin. He currently lives in Missouri.

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82: The Proper Way to Learn with Anthony Vivino

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:02:02 -0700

Anthony stops by for a wide ranging chat about bees. We had a lot of fun. He has also visited my apiary.

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81: African Beekeeper in Texas with Mark De Kiewiet

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:41:22 -0700

I've know Mark for a number of years. He is an extremely knowledgeable and well rounded beekeeper. Join us for a very in depth conversation.

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80: All the TFB Moderators have a Pandemic Chat

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:51:26 -0700

All the Treatment-Free Beekeepers Group moderators sit down for a chat during the pandemic. Many subjects covered. A good time was had by all.

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79: Joshua Cleveland and Haiku for the New Beekeeper

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 31 May 2020 15:25:16 -0700

Josh is preparing to become a new beekeeper by making swarm traps and connecting with his community. And he likes haiku too.

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78: Georgia is a Great Place for Bees with Gene Rene'

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:05:30 -0700

Gene is a North Georgia beekeeper who has come to some great beekeeping philosophies that are helpful for changing the face of beekeeping and he also uses Layens hives.

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77: Crop Science Beekeeper with Marcel Mueller

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:44 -0800

Marcel is a college student focusing on crop science and pesticides. He has some interesting experiences and views on keeping bees treatment-free.

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76: Unapologetically Treatment Free with Bruce Rodriguez

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0800

Bruce is one of the must unapologetic treatment-free beekeepers and swarm catchers you'll find.

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75: 20 to 200 with Michael Schmaeling

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:01:49 -0700

Lots of science and some great methods and stories in this one folks.

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74: Urban Sustainable beekeeping with Jack Andreoni

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:40:09 -0700

Even though Jack is a relatively new beekeeper, he has beekeeping experiences most beekeepers will never have, including filming a beekeeping documentary in Cuba.

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73: Yes, You Can Keep Bees in Alaska, with Nathan and Tim

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:03:18 -0700

For years I've been told that keeping bees sustainably in Alaska was impossible. I was delighted to find out that like much conventional wisdom, lots of people have believed it but it was never true.

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72: A Beekeeping Teacher Teaching Beekeeping with Michael Cox

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 10 May 2019 12:49:53 -0700

Join one of the TFB admins and schoolteacher Michael and me as we talk about his beekeeping experience in England.

71: Low Management Beekeeping with Mitch Baker

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 22:05:20 -0700

Listen to my buddy Mitch talking about his more relaxed management style.

70: Grassroots Sustainable Beekeeping with Iain Glass

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0700

Iain Glass is doing some impressive things with the local beekeeping community in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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69: Beekeeping Using All Your Senses with Aerial and Christine

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0800

In a truly horizon expanding episode, Aerial Gilbert and Christine Kurtz tell us what we can can add to our own beekeeping skills by learning from a blind beekeeper.

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68: A Migratory Queen Rearer with Angela Röell

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0800

Angela Röell rears queens in Florida from hives she raises in Massachusetts. She has a great story and leads a very interesting life.

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Beekeeping for the Future with Sam Comfort and Ray Redbud - Episode 67 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:21:23 -0800

Famous beekeeper (wink) Sam Comfort and Ray Redbud talk about the ins and outs of beekeeping at Anarchy Apiaries.

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Moving Caught Swarms - Vignette 3 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:16:10 -0700

I'm answering a question from the Facebook group about how to transfer a swarm caught in a swarm trap to a new hive.

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Preparing for Losses - Vignette 2 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:13:12 -0700

What can we do now to prepare for losses later this summer and next winter?

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A Commercial Beekeeper Goes Treatment-Free with Jacob Wustner - Episode 66 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:58:01 -0700

Jacob Wustner is a rare breed. He is a born and bred commercial beekeeper who has been working at making the transition to treatment-free beekeeping. At times his story is heart breaking, but his experience offers valuable information and a way forward away from conventional commercial beekeeping.

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Robyn's Research Project with Robyn Underwood and Michael Bush - Episode 65 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:34:57 -0700

Dr. Robyn Underwood is doing a research project testing the differences between conventional beekeeping, IPM, and Treatment-Free Beekeeping methods. In this episode, I talk about some of the background behind the project.

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Layens Hive Experiments with GregV - Episode 64 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:18:44 -0800

In this episode, GregV from the forum talks about his experiences with Layens hives.

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Vignette 1 - 2017 Recap with Jeff Weaver - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 19:44:20 -0800

This is the first in a series I'm calling Vignettes. They're short editorials or tutorials or recaps sent in by listeners and posted to the feed.

If you'd like to send in a vignette for consideration, upload it to SoundCloud and tell me where it is.

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Three Year Sideliner with Aaron Brink - Episode 63 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:27:03 -0800

Listen to Aaron Brink who in three years has built all the way up to a sideliner scale beekeeping operation, and all treatment-free.

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Canadian Prairies with Tracey Smith - Episode 62 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:46:48 -0800

Tracey Smith talks about the present and history of beekeeping in the Canadian Prairies with massive honey flows and long cold winters.

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Sideline Queen Production with Cory Stevens - Episode 61 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:47:14 -0800

Prepare to learn the ins and outs of a sideline queen rearing operation with Cory Stevens.

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North Coast with Jarod Proffitt - Episode 60 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:38:56 -0800

For the last episode of the year, and also the 60th episode, I'm speaking with Jarod Proffitt from the North Coast of California. We talk about his cool coastal climate and the special issues there.

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The Topbar Hive Guru, Les Crowder - Episode 59 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:50:15 -0800

After many requests and at long last, Les Crowder, the topbar hive guru. Enjoy!

Find Les' book here: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Bar-Beekeeping-Organic-Practices-Honeybee/dp/1603584617/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513802944&sr=8-1&keywords=les+crowder

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Wine Country with Rob Keller - Episode 58 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 08:23:13 -0800

This time around, I'm talking with Rob Keller about his beekeeping operation in wine country, California.

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Permaculture and Bees with Trevor Smith - Episode 57 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:32:27 -0700

In this episode I'm talking to Trevor Smith and he's telling me about his permaculture projects and how he has worked bees into his homestead.

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Overwintering Nucs in Wisconsin with Ethan Hogan - Episode 56 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:50:44 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Ethan Hogan about overwintering nucs in Wisconsin and some other beekeeping stuff.

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Let 'Em Die, Solomon Parker in Gold Beach, OR - Episode 55 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 02:39:22 -0700

This is a talk I gave to the Gold Beach Beekeeping Club in Gold Beach Oregon a couple weeks ago.

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Q & A - Episode 54 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:27:27 -0700

In this episode I answer another batch of questions from the patrons and Facebook group.

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Talking about Mentoring with Mike Mahar - Episode 53 - Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 23:12:08 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Mike Mahar about mentoring and a few other fun things.

Check out his website: http://www.beardedbee.org/
And his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6zxB1uKxBZ7uFHp4uLeNQ

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 52 - Expansion Questions with Tony Trojas

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:03:36 -0700

Today, I talk to Tony Trojas about expansion methods and queen rearing.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 51 - Varroa Has a Genetic Solution with Peter Brezny

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 24 May 2017 11:50:50 -0700

Peter Brezny was with me for this episode for all sorts of topics, but I felt the best topic was genetics and varroa.

Sorry, I don't have the links, I lost my notes for this episode, but I think you can find the documents if you listen.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 50 - Warre and Topbar Hives with K Ruby Blume

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 08 May 2017 20:43:12 -0700

For this episode, I went to Ruby's ranch and interviewed her in her kitchen. We talked about all sorts of stuff.

Pictures found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treatmentfreebeekeepers/permalink/1757329697616216/

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 49 - Small Cell Beekeeping with Marshall Dudley and Joseph Bessetti

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:48:49 -0700

Today I'm talking with Marshall Dudley and Joe Bessetti who, like me, are small cell beekeepers. We peruse the theory and practice of small cell beekeeping.

Marshall's book on Amazon.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 48 - Mite Black Holes with Dr. John Kefuss

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:43:12 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Dr. John Kefuss, the original Bond Method Beekeeper, about the history of treatments, not having enough mites, and mite black holes.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 47 - Mark Fletter in Southern Illinois

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 21:16:28 -0700

In this episode, I talk with Mark Fletter about expansion plans for this year.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 46 - Roger in Lost Altos 2

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:14:18 -0700

Roger is back from Episode 30. Let's catch up and see what he's bee doing since last year.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 45 - Susan in Southern Washington

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:02:39 -0700

For this episode, I talked to Susan Chernak McElroy about her experiences with bees, building skeps, and her upcoming book.

Susan's previous works: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Chernak-McElroy/e/B000AQ73F4

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 44 - Heidi Outside London

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 17:43:27 -0800

This episode, I talk to Heidi Herrmann of The Natural Beekeeping Trust.

http://www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org/

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 43 - Jacqueline in Washington

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:53:00 -0800

Today, I talk to Jacqueline Freeman, author of Song of Increase, about her book and beekeeping philosophies.

Spiritbee.com

preservationbeekeeping.com

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 42 - Chris in Ohio

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:23:31 -0800

In this episode, I talk to Chris Blank from Ohio about his first year of beekeeping and about how he makes his own woodenware.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 41 - Hostile Questions

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 23:32:06 -0800

In this episode, I answer questions collected from hostile sources, from the internet, and some you might hear at your local beekeeping group.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 40 - Question and Answer

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:43:17 -0700

Another question and answer episode!

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 39 - Question and Answer

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:30:07 -0700

In this episode, I answer questions from the patrons and Facebook.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 38 - Let Them Die, The Case for Doing it the Hard Way, Clark County Beekeepers Association

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 21:54:40 -0700

This episode is an encore presentation of a talk I gave at the Clark County Beekeeper's Association in Southern Washington. It is about the reasons for and benefits of Treatment-Free Beekeeping, specifically allowing colonies to die that cannot survive on their own.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 37 - Expansion Model Beekeeping, Humboldt County Beekeepers Association

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:03:14 -0700

This is a presentation I gave at the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association May 6, 2016. The subject is Expansion Model Beekeeping.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 36 - Horizontal Hives with Dr. Leo Sharashkin

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:16:30 -0700

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leo Sharashkin who keeps an interesting type of hive called the Layens Hive.
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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 35 - Info for New Beekeepers with Chris Verkerk

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 31 May 2016 20:50:29 -0700

In this episode, I talk with Chris Verkerk and we discuss some things an aspiring beekeeper needs to know.

Support the Podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/tfb Facebook group: Treatment-Free Beekeepers Treatment-Free Forum: forum.tfbees.net My website ParkerFarms.biz

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 34 - How to Catch Swarms with Jason Bruns

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:13:04 -0700

On this episode, Jason Bruns talks about how to catch swarms and shares a lot of dollars worth of wisdom on how to be successful at it.

Show notes:
Swarm Traps and Bait Hives by McCartney Taylor Permaculture: A Designer's Manual by Bill Mollison Permaculture Voices Podcast LetMBee Blog by Jason Bruns

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 33 - The Freshman Beekeeper's Guide to Buying Stuff

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:02:04 -0700

In this episode, walk you through a beekeeping catalog and talk about what is worth buying and what isn't.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 32 - Kirk Webster in Vermont

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 10:05:37 -0800

In this episode, I talk with another commercial beekeeper, long time treatment-free beekeeper, and non-internet personality, Kirk Webster, of the Champlain Valley in Vermont. He talks about many aspects of his methods and operation.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 31 - Troy in New Hampshire

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:51:10 -0800

In this episode I speak with the first of several in a series of treatment-free commercial beekeepers, Troy Hall of Hall Apiaries.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 30 - Roger in Los Altos

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:41:11 -0800

Roger talks about beekeeping in Silicon Valley.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 29 - Ed in Ireland

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:41:14 -0800

Ed is new to beekeeping and has a lot of really good questions. Listen along and maybe he has some of the same ones you do.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 28 - Charles near London

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:59:34 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Charles Sibbald who lives near London and has some interesting musings on polystyrene hives.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 27 - Doneil and Chad in Colorado

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:25:17 -0700

Today, I'm talking to Doneil and Chad. Doneil lives nearby outside Colorado Springs and Chad used to but now lives in California. We talk about their wins and losses in beekeeping.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 26 - Craig in Edmonton

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:55:19 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Craig Skarsen in Edmonton Alberta Canada.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 25 - Chuck in California

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:53:50 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Chuch Jachens somewhere in north central California. He's a new beekeeper who has done a lot of research and gotten a good start.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 24 - Justin in Sacramento

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:26:59 -0700

Freshman beekeeper Justin asks a lot of questions.

Please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/tfb, and definitely check out our new forum at forum.tfbees.net

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 23 - Expansion Model Beekeeping

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:39:49 -0700

In this episode, I take some time to explore expansion model beekeeping, its reasoning, its methods, and its usefulness.

Check out the new Treatment-Free Beekeepers' Forum at forum.tfbees.net.

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 22 - Tyson in LA

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 18 May 2015 19:10:36 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Tyson Kaiser who lives in LA and does cutouts and swarm calls professionally.

Check out his website at tysonkaiser.com

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Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 21 - Collin in Arkansas

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Tue, 05 May 2015 19:59:19 -0700

In this episode, I talk to Collin Pratt from Central Arkansas. He had lots of questions, some of which you might have too.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 20 - Michael in Nebraska

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 02:46:00 -0800

Michael Bush returns to talk about his Bee Camp and answers questions from the Facebook Page.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 19 - Jason in Ohio

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 02:43:00 -0800

Jason talks about his aspirations to become a commercial treatment-free beekeeper.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 18 - Aaron in Louisiana

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:44:00 -0800

Aaron and I talk about his plans to become a treatment-free commercial beekeeper.

Show Notes:
Aaron Jennings on Instagram: @jenningsapiaries
Website: jenningsapiaries.com

As promised, here's me on my first day of beekeeping, April 26, 2003:

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 17 - Aaron in New Zealand

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:45:00 -0800

In this episode, I talk to Aaron, a freshman beekeeper in New Zealand.

Pictures:

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 16 - Phil in the U.K.

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:17:00 -0800

Topbar hive guru Phil Chandler joins me to talk about beekeeping in the U.K.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 15 - David in Tennessee

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 03:22:00 -0800

This episode, I talk to David LaFerney, a sort of avid hobbyist like myself who engages in the excellent practice of making and selling nucleus hives.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 14 - Gary in New Zealand

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:18:00 -0700

This episode is an outstanding interview with Gary Fawcett of Kiwimana.co.nz who has his own podcast about beekeeping in New Zealand. Subscribe to his podcast, I did.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 13 - Michael in Nebraska, Part 4

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:57:00 -0700

As we wrap up the conversation with Michael Bush, we answer some more questions and talk about some more beekeeping stuff.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 12 - Michael in Nebraska, Part 3

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 17:34:00 -0700

In the third part of this conversation, Michael Bush and I continue to answer questions from the Facebook page and talk about some other broader aspects of keeping bees in this time and place.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 11 - Michael in Nebraska Part 2

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:41:00 -0700

The second part of my conversation with Michael Bush, talking beekeeping and answering some more questions.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 10 - Michael in Nebraska Part 1

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 02:27:00 -0700

In this episode, Michael Bush and I discuss some beekeeping philosophy and answer some questions from the Facebook page.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 9 - Lisa in Denver

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 03:16:00 -0700

On this episode, I talk to the spouse of a beekeeper!

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 8 - Nick in Kent

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 02:24:00 -0700

This week we talk to Nick who is a new beekeeper and he offers us a peek into what it's like to keep bees in the south of the UK.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 7 - Scott in Central Arkansas

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 02:38:00 -0700

Today, I talk to Scott, a friend of the Treatment-Free Beekeepers group on Facebook who is a freshman beekeeper in Central Arkansas. As a former Arkansas beekeeper, I have some tips and tricks for him.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 6 - Anita in Massachusetts

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:03:00 -0700

Meet Anita in Massachusetts. She is a treatment-free beekeeper who has accomplished much in the last few years. She talks with me about the challenges and successes she is is having keeping bees in the northeast.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 5 - Marlene in Maine

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:54:00 -0700

This week, I talk to Marlene in Maine who just started keeping bees this year and has a lot of questions about how to get started treatment-free.

Treatment Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 4

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:38:00 -0700

Back from vacation. In this podcast, I answer a bunch of questions including some on winter prep, equipment, and a proposal for a new format!

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 3 - Mite Control and Winter Prep

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:13:00 -0700

In this episode, I talk about what to do to help the bees along with mites during the first year or two and then I talk about some preparations that can be made for winter.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 2

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:26:00 -0700

In this week's installment, I talk about "Expansion Model Beekeeping" and how that leads into my method of raising queens and creating nucs.

Treatment-Free Beekeeping Podcast - Episode 1

solomon@parkerfarms.biz (Solomon Parker) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:25:00 -0700

In this first episode, I answer a couple questions submitted by users of the Facebook Group.