Plain Talk: Packages and Swarms

Podcast: Honey Bee Obscura Podcast · Jim Tew

Opublikowano: 2026-04-30

In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew brings listeners along for a raw, unfiltered walk through his apiary during one of beekeeping's most unpredictable seasons. After expecting significant winter losses, Jim ordered five packages—only to discover that many of his colonies survived. What follows is a practical and honest look at the realities of managing too many bees, not enough equipment, and the financial weight of modern beekeeping. Working through newly installed packages, Jim shares his "slipshod beekeeping" approach—using improvised feeding methods, mismatched equipment, and minimal intervention—while still focusing on the fun...