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Beekeeping. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

Tammy Cherney, Tatiana Tonekaboni


    • Feb 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    S3E1 2023 Fall & Winter Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 28:26


    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 Company store in Charleston, SC. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Consuelo Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E16 Robbing Season-Recognition and Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 51:22


    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 tips to help prevent robbing. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Consuelo Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E15 Fall Flow and Fall Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 40:03


    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 about Bees is hosted by Tammy Consuleo Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 41:13


    Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and  Tatiana discuss end of summer issues including those wanting to become beekeeper now, dealing with treatment, extraction, club related activities and some recipes using honey. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Consuleo Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E13 July-Apivar treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 30:05


    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. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Consuleo Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E12 HONEY, HONEY, HONEY!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 35:45


    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 two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E11 Extraction & Robbing Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 72:38


    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 Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E10 More Beekeeping Education-Learning about Queen Rearing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 44:24


    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 Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 77:08


    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 two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven her Instagram account The_Bee_Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2 E8 Swarms, Swarms, Swarm Tips and Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 55:43


    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 and some ways to deal with alarm pheromones' on clothing. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven her Instagram account The_Bee_Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2E7 Dealing with Wind-Spring Prep-Feeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 70:21


    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's happening with feeding. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 58:38


    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 Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 61:23


    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 what we use and why. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2E4 Becoming a Beekeeper Part3-Woodenware-Hives and Types

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 70:34


    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 discussion about the pros and cons. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 57:20


    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 Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 52:41


    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 to be a beekeeper. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S2E1 Becoming a Beekeeper-Part 1 How to get Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 58:05


    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 acquiring bees. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S1 E8 Wrapping up the 2022 season and Overwintering

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 54:22


    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 Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 34:10


    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 Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 31:56


    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 her Varroa mite treatments and how she plans deal with those issues. Tammy and Tatiana do an update at the beginning of each episode then discuss seasonal issues and plans. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    S1 E5 Retreating for Varoa and Overview of South Middle TN Regional Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 33:06


    Beekeeping. Tammy and Tatiana discuss retreating for Varoa and overview the South Middle TN Regional Conference with featured speaker Bill Binnie. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl. We appreciate you following and subscribing to our podcast. Happy Beekeeping!

    S1 E4 Over wintering Prep and What's the right number of hives?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 32:47


    Beekeeping. Tammy and Tatiana discuss some things they do to prep for overwintering hives and what's the right number of hives a backyard beekeeper should keep? The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl. We appreciate you following and subscribing to our podcast. Happy Beekeeping!

    S1 E3 Clueless Carpenter Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 31:49


    Beekeeping. In this episode we discuss clueless carpenter bees, floral fidelity, wind and how we deal with tall hives with benches and step stools. The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl. We appreciate you following and subscribing to our podcast. Happy Beekeeping!

    Becoming beekeeepers-Our stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 33:59


    Beekeeping. In this episode Tammy and Tatiana discuss how they became beekeepers. Thanks for listening to todays episode we would love to hear from you! Please like, subscribe, follow and post a review. We hope to get better with every episode! The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

    Varoa Mites-Apivar treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 21:17


    Beekeeping. In this episode we discuss Apivar treatments for Varoa mites, when the best time to treat for mites, and what treatments are available when the heat is above 85 degrees Fahrenheit and there is brood. Thanks for listening to todays episode we would love to hear from you! Please like, subscribe, follow and post a review. We hope to get better with every episode! The Tea about Bees is hosted by Tammy Cherney and Tatiana Tonekaboni. We are two hobbyist backyard beekeepers talking about our experiences. Tammy has been beekeeping since 2015 and Tatiana has been beekeeping since 2020. We are beekeepers in the Nashville, TN area. This is a conversational style podcast discussing beekeeping issues from the hobbyist point of view. We can be contacted through Facebook at The Tea about Bees. Follow Tammy's apiary Facebook page The Bee Haven and Tatiana's Instagram account at Beekeeping_likeagirl.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 0:38


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