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Hobby Beekeeping

Henry J. Svec
Treatment Free Beekeeping
Wildflower Bee Farm
Beekeeping
Russian Bees
Survivor Hives
Beekeeping Practices
Queen Bees
Honey Bees
Nova Scotia
Goldenrod
Queen Cells
Queen Castle
Pesticides
Hive Management
Pollen Collection
Russian Hives
Splitting Beehives
Treatment-Free Beekeeping
Emergency Queens
Clovers

Turning a 50 acre cash crop farm back to a wildflower bee sanctuary and business. Join me as I explain each week what we are doing and why we are bee "helpers" and not bee keepers. The name change on February 25, 2024, is reflected in the science that for me makes most sense. The goal is to listen to all aspects of beekeeping and to be an open and honest place for everyone to share their experienc... more

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Stupid is Stupid does. I totally messed up and killed my Nova Scotia Bees. Here is the story.

As hobby beekeepers, we consider the changing environment in which we introduce our bees to be important. Do we choose to treat or not? Finding a beekeeping philosophy that fits with our internal belief system is helpful. Here is part 2 of my intervi... more

Part one of a two-part interview with a hobby beekeeper who has bees in Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada. What are the challenges and what philosophy of beekeeping makes sense.

Knowing when a hive is starting the first steps in possible swarming can be very helpful to hobby beekeepers. It may also signal when it's time to consider splitting a hive. I explain a new statistic using our AI platform that may be helpful.

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Jody Scott
CEO of Green Goop, co-founder with a background in health psychology and herbalism
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Dr. Gary Brook
Retired physician specializing in infectious diseases and medical research.
Episode: This Scientist explains why Treatment Free is the Only Way

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Hank Speck
Host of Hobby Beekeeping with ties to Wildflower Bee Farm (Nova Scotia).
Hank Sveck
Host of Hobby Beekeeping; focuses on data-driven, experimental beekeeping and ecological practices.

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    I was hoping to hear about your ventilation and insulation setup for overwintering your hives. I’ve been considering r7 on the sides and r21 on top with a few inches of wool for moisture retention with a popsicle stick for upper ventilation and a 1x3/8 lower entrance (in Buffalo NY)

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The show offers thoughtful takes on regulation, sustainability, and technology in apiculture.
Listeners appreciate practical, field-based tips and personal stories from beekeeping life.

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What is Hobby Beekeeping about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, field-based beekeeping with a strong emphasis on regenerative farming and ecological stewardship. Episodes cover winter prep, hive health, swarm dynamics, regulatory issues, and the role of technology and data in responsible hive management. A notable thread is a treatment-free philosophy and a focus on local environments, biodiversity, and humane, observation-led practices. The format appears hands-on and experience-driven, often blending personal anecdotes with broader beekeeping insights, making it useful for hobbyists, small-scale keepers, and farm-based apiculture audiences seeking actionable tips and thoughtful context for sustainable beekeeping.

Potential listeners may appreciate the emphasis on local... more

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