The Tea about Bees Beekeeping

S3E1 2023 Fall & Winter Roundup

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana quickly review fall and winter issues and discuss their trip to the Bee Charmer shop in Ashville, NC and the Savanah Bee Co

S2 E16 Robbing Season-Recognition and Prevention

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss what to do if your experiencing a robbing situation, what robbing looks like, why is robbing happening, and general

S2 E15 Fall Flow and Fall Prep

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss what to plan for in the fall such as the upcoming fall flow and some general fall housekeeping duties. The Tea abou

S2 E14 Summer Recap-What if I want to be a beekeeper now?

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss end of summer issues including those wanting to become beekeeper now, dealing with treatment, extraction, club rela

S2 E13 July-Apivar treatment

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss July issues and Apivar treatment and how to deal with the honey that has to go back on the bees after treatment. Th

S2 E12 HONEY, HONEY, HONEY!!

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss containers, marketing and labeling. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are tw

S2 E11 Extraction & Robbing Preparation

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss extracting honey and getting ready for the dearth and potential robbing. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cher

S2 E10 More Beekeeping Education-Learning about Queen Rearing

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss taking a queen rearing course and "No Mow May". The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekabon

S2 E9 The Flow is here! Queen excluders and Hive Management

Beekeeping. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. In this episode we discuss the "Honey flow", queen excluders and hive management. We are

S2 E8 Swarms, Swarms, Swarm Tips and Tricks

Beekeeping. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. In this episode we discuss issues with swarming and some techniques for catching swarms

S2E7 Dealing with Wind-Spring Prep-Feeding

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss dealing with high wind. What happens when your hive blows over. Spring prep, so much to do so little time and what'

S2 E6 Dealing with Spring Weather, Feeding, Getting ready for the flow

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss feeding with the fluctuating spring temperatures.  The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Toneka

S2E5 Becoming a Beekeeper-How to get started Part 4-Let's talk about Frames and Foundations

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss how to get started as a beekeeper. In part 4 the discussion focuses on frames and foundation, what's available and

S2E4 Becoming a Beekeeper Part3-Woodenware-Hives and Types

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss how to get started as a beekeeper. In part 3 the discussion focuses on woodenware: different types of hives and a d

S2E3 Hive Life Conference-points of interest and The Holiday Arctic Freeze

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss The Hive Life Conference and the holiday Arctic weather . The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana

S2E2 Becoming a Beekeeper-How to get started Part 2-Basic Tools-suit, gloves, hive tools, smoker and a few extras

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss how to get started as a beekeeper. In part 2 the discussion focuses on the basic tools and equipment you will need

S2E1 Becoming a Beekeeper-Part 1 How to get Bees

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss how to get started as a beekeeper. In part 1 the discussion focuses on the different options available for acquirin

S1 E8 Wrapping up the 2022 season and Overwintering

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss the 2022 season and thoughts on overwintering.  The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekabon

S1E7 Brief discussions about Insulation, hive placement, and slatted racks

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss using insulation, hive placement and slatted racks.  The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tone

S1 E6 Candyboards-What are they and how do you make them?

Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss making candy boards and when they plan to place them on their hives. Tatiana also discusses her ongoing issues with