Henry J. Svec

Hobby Beekeeping

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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 experience. The focus for our work and research continues to be on the conversion of the 50 acre farm back to nature and the re-wilding of lands in Nova Scotia. Treatment Free best describes what we are doing....

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Henry J. Svec

Episodes

Message to Our Australian Friends fighting Mites 04.09.2023 8:41

I'm hoping these few ideas could help in the fight to stop some of the rediculous government ideas.

This Could Save Your Hive 03.09.2023 6:13

It's not cold or mites that is the greatest risk to kill your bees this winter. Learn how we use this tool to help with that battle.

Bees Living in an Environmental War Zone 28.08.2023 9:15

I'm amazed the bees survive. It truly is an environmental mess.

Maybe It's Not Climate Change That's Hurting our Bees 20.08.2023 13:57

A different look at what might be damaging our honeybees and natural pollinators.

Copter Spraying and Weed Police Updates 05.08.2023 6:42

It's been a busy couple of days. Good news for us on the helicopter spraying so far and weed police updates.

Updates and Farm News 29.07.2023 8:25

The weed police complainer is identified and more farm news.

Hive Sounds Tell us So Many Things 26.07.2023 10:34

From depression, to happiness to aggression, do bees tell us how they feel with their sound?

Weed Police Updates and Farm News 21.07.2023 10:21

No cutting or spraying yet as we head to an appeal.

Weed Police Threaten to Destroy our 2 Million Bee Habitat 13.07.2023 8:48

Yup we are at it again. Can't believe this but listen to the story of what we are going to do. Could I end up in Jail?

Censorship and Politics at Treatment Free Beekeeping 09.07.2023 10:56

Can we just all get along?

Farm Updates 01.07.2023 9:55

The video hive swarms and other farm events. Looking to add sheep wool to our winter blankets.

The Mite Problem has been Solved 26.06.2023 11:42

Today I discuss the recent research that proves we have the solution to the mite and disease problem with our bees. I can't believe this is being ignored.

Could Honey Bound Hives be a good thing? 19.06.2023 8:27

Perhaps if we leave the bees alone, taking a break or swarming due to the hive being full of honey could help with mites. Here's my thinking.

Forest Fire Smoke Impacting the Bees 12.06.2023 12:17

Today we are in a haze from the smoke and while the bees are still working they seem off as most humans are today. Also updates on the status of this year's splits.

Farm Updates and more Comments on Livestock Beekeeping 04.06.2023 11:23

More swarms and farm developments with a discussion on livestock beekeeping. Maybe it's natural, or livestock beekeeping and nothing in the middle?

5 Swarms and Counting 29.05.2023 6:41

Could we have too many bees? Today we picked up our 5th swarm. Now we are actually at 47 hives. What to do now?

We Beekeepers Are Killing Our Bees 20.05.2023 14:10

We're not doing it on purpose, but it looks like it's not mites, the environment or spray from farms that are killing our bees. We are doing it ourselves. Here's definitive proof from a country that is doing it right.

40 Hives and Growing 15.05.2023 8:07

Farm updates and next steps on the farm.

Making 16 New Hives 07.05.2023 14:24

What a week as I describe how we worked to make 16 new hives on the farm.

Trying to Understand Livestock Beekeeping 01.05.2023 10:07

I ask some questions and wonder on the need for more transparency when we buy honey.

Darwinian Black Bee Box Update 22.04.2023 10:28

Updates on how we are using this technique on the farm.

7 Keys to Watching a Beehive Entrance 06.04.2023 10:17

As Servant Beekeepers we spend a great deal of time watching the entrance to hives. Here are the 7 things to look for when watching your bees.

It's Cold and Wet Outside 31.03.2023 4:49

Cold wet days means things continue to be delayed. Hope the bees make it.