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In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Theresa Martin, author of Dead Bees Don't Make Honey, as she shares insights into her distinctive approach to beekeeping. Theresa, who boasts an impressive 99% colony survival rate, attributes her success to a set of practical, research-informed techniques that prioritize colony health. From integrated pest management to methods inspired by nature, she provides a detailed look at practices that might just give your bees a stronger fighting chance. Listeners will enjoy Theresa's data-driven approach and her passion for science-backed beekeeping, a perspective shaped by her correspondence with Dr. Thomas Seeley. Alongside practical tips, Theresa dives into her philosophy on the importance of adapting beekeeping methods to local conditions and the needs of individual colonies. She stresses that her approach is one of many, highlighting the diversity within the beekeeping community. For those intrigued by the role of technology in the hive, the episode also covers Theresa's use of sensors to monitor colonies and her commitment to documenting hive health data over the years. This episode offers a fresh take on keeping bees healthy and productive, blending science with hands-on experience. Tune in to discover new ideas and perspectives that could enhance your own beekeeping practice. Listen Today! Websites we recommend: Dead Bees Don't Make Honey on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Bees-Dont-Make-Honey/dp/B0CY9G9C89/ Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com   Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper. Give your bees a boost with HiveAlive! Proven to increase bee health, honey yield, and overwinter survival, HiveAlive's unique formula includes seaweed, thyme, and lemongrass, making it easy to feed. Choose from HiveAlive's Fondant Patties, High-Performance Pollen Patties, or EZ Feed Super Syrup—ready-to-use options for busy beekeepers. Buy locally or online. Order now and pick up at our booth at the North American Honey Bee Expo! https://usa.hivealivebees.com/pages/nahbe-2025-pre-order-portal. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Unlocking the Secrets of Honey Bees: Thomas D. Seeley Reveals 20 Mysteries and Their Crucial Role in Biodiversity The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to a captivating episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, where we explore the intriguing world of honey bees with our distinguished guest, and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas D. Seeley. Dr. Seeley, a renowned expert in honey bee behavior, has authored the groundbreaking book, available at Apple Books “Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved." Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website and show notes today for more information.  Today, we delve into Dr. Seeley's pioneering research, which he'll share during his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, titled Abuzz About Bees, that has unlocked the secrets behind the communicative movements of honey bees and revealed how worker bees meticulously select a home site for their colony. Honey bees play an indispensable role in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring our survival, yet many of their behaviors have remained enigmatic—until now. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley's insights into how bees choose their nests, communicate vital information through the iconic waggle dance, and make collective decisions are nothing short of revolutionary. His work not only enhances our understanding of these remarkable insects but also underscores the importance of conserving them. Join us for this enlightening episode as Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley shares his journey of discovery, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated and intelligent world of honey bees. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or simply curious about the natural world, this conversation promises to deepen your appreciation for these fascinating creatures and the critical role they play in our ecosystem. My thanks to  Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website and show notes today for more information. Dr. Thomas D. Seeley is a renowned expert in honey bee behavior, has authored the groundbreaking book, available at  Apple Books is titled “Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved."    My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks always to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for all his work on the show and my thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week. For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click here:   https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/abuzz-about-bees

Bal arıları binlerce yıldır insanoğlunun ilgisini çekmiş. Onlar balın üreticileri ve örnek işbirliği sergiliyorlar. Cornell Üniversitesi Biyoloji Bölümü'nden Prof. Dr. Thomas Seeley'in Ateşli Arılar ve Gürültülü Vızıltı Koşucular adlı kitabı üzerinden bal arılarını konuşuyoruz. 

(#271) In this enlightening episode of the Beekeeping Today Podcast, hosts Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome Dr. Thomas Seeley, a celebrated biologist and author, to discuss his latest book, "Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved." Dr. Seeley shares his deep fascination with the individual behaviors of worker bees and how their collective actions contribute to the colony's success. The conversation delves into the intricate world of bee communication, particularly during the swarming process, revealing how scout bees signal to their counterparts to prepare for the journey to a new home. This discussion also touches on the decision-making process within the swarm, showcasing bees' remarkable consensus-building capabilities. Listeners will be captivated as Dr. Seeley explains the critical factors bees consider when selecting a new nest site, such as entrance height and cavity size, emphasizing bees' preference for sunny, south-facing entrances. The episode also explores the sophisticated communication methods bees use, including the iconic waggle dance, through which bees share vital information about food sources, water, and nesting sites. Dr. Seeley's passion for his subject shines through as he recounts personal stories from his research, making complex scientific concepts accessible to beekeepers and enthusiasts alike. This episode is not only a deep dive into the behavioral mysteries of honeybees but also a testament to the collaborative nature of scientific discovery. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or a newcomer to the world of bees, this episode and Dr. Seeley's new book "Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved" promises to enrich your understanding of these fascinating creatures and their complex societies. Links and websites mentioned in this episode: Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4CFuGJl All of Tom's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-D.-Seeley/author/B001HPUI6S Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: http://honeybeeobscura.com   ______________   Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC  

Our special guest will be Thomas Dyer Seeley.  He is the Horace White Professor in Biology in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University. He is the author of several books on honeybee behavior, including Honeybee Democracy and The Wisdom of the Hive.  He was the recipient of the Humboldt Prize in Biology in 2001. Tom is the most well known and most respected scientists researching free living bee colonies. We look back over his long career. Podcast Reference: Darwinian black box selection for resistance to settled invasive Varroa destructor parasites in honey bees - Tjeerd Blacquière https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-019-02001-0    

Hello hello! This week, I finish up my book review of 'Honeybee Democracy' by Thomas Seeley with chapter 10 and the epilogue. Chapter 10 is all about how we can apply the 'swarm smarts' of honeybee swarms to our human forms of governing and decision-making. The Epilogue is a succinct summary of everything covered in the book.  I hope you enjoy it! A few handy-dandy links: My website for a rundown of everything discussed, as well as photos from my homestead.  And the queen marking disc I mention.  Thanks for listening!

Hello hello! This week, we move on to Chapter 9 of Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley. This chapter looks at how the decision making process of honey bee swarms is comparable to the decision making process of primate brains. Yes, really! Quick correction: at the end, I say my next episode will cover chapter 10 and the Prologue. I meant chapter 10 and the epilogue. Whoops!  Please see my website for a rundown of everything discussed today, including some handy-dandy graphics from the book, and pictures from around my homestead.  I hope you'll join me again in 2 weeks to finish the book! 

Hello hello! This week, I push on with my book review of Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley, and cover Chapter 8. This chapter is all about the dynamics of swarm flight. How do the bees make their way to their chosen nest site? Which bees lead the way? How many bees of the 10k+ within a swarm have visited the nest before? These questions and more will be answered! Please see my website for a rundown of everything discussed as well as some useful graphics from the book.  I also recommend checking out this beautiful bee themed tarot deck and the supporting oracle deck. As well as the charity, The Bee Conservancy.  Thanks for listening, and stay safe out there!

This week, I cover chapter 6 of Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley. This chapter is all about how the scout bees of a swarm come to a consensus on their new nest site. We will learn about how nest site quality relates to waggle dance enthusiasm; how the discoverer scouts recruit other bees to support their site; and whether scout bees compare various nest sites to assess quality, or whether they have an innate knowledge of what makes a nest site good or bad.  Visit my website for a full rundown of everything discussed plus some nifty photos.  And if you're interested in helping the folks of Texas as they come through their recent freeze, you can donate via The Red Cross, or support a pet charity that is helping Texans and their pets during this difficult time.  Thanks for listening, and stay safe out there!

Hello from snowy Ohio! This episode, we are tackling Chapter 5 of Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley. This chapter focuses on the studies Seeley created to ascertain what sort of nest cavity is considered acceptable but not ideal by honeybees, in an attempt to deepen his understanding of how scout bees make decisions when assessing nest site options. I also talk about a sick hen who is cozy and warm in the house during her treatment period, a naughty whippet who is eating gross things, the loss of some of my bee colonies, and the fun that is Chip Drop.  Head on over to my website for photos and a rundown of everything discussed in this episode. Stay warm and cozy out there! 

Hello hello! On to Chapter 4 of Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley today. This chapter answers such questions as: how does a forager know when to start looking for potential nest sites? How is a nest site chosen if multiple options are found by scout bees? Is there a genetic component to which foragers become scouts when the need arises? Listen in and learn all about the fascinating dance-off of the scout bees! Learn more about Brood X cicadas, set to emerge this spring at this website. Check out the treats and layer feed available at Grubbly Farms. Or head on over to my website for all links, photos, and a run down of everything covered in this episode.  Thanks for listening!

Hello hello! This episode, I start reviewing 'Honeybee Democracy' by Thomas Seeley. This is a very popular book that was recommended by many so I hope you enjoy it! Please see my website for photos, diagrams, and a rundown of everything discussed. I start things off today with some fun facts about opossums! Then I cover the prologue and Chapter 1 of this fascinating book that investigates the collective intelligence and decision making process of a honeybee swarm. And, finally, I close the episode with some personal updates and well wishes for the new year. I hope you all have a safe and happy winter holiday! 

It's here, the final chapter!!  Episode 30 covers chapter 11 of 'The Lives of Bees'  by Thomas Seeley, summarizing all that has been discussed in the book so far, and offering suggestions as to how we can manage our colonies in a more bee friendly manner.  For a rundown of everything discussed (as well as a few photos), please see my website.  Thanks for listening!

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In this Interview:Tom Seeley helps people navigate difficult times in their lives and teaches individuals how to be the best versions of themselves. As an attorney, mediator and divorce coach, he helps married clients unwind their marriages in a respectful, dignified manner as the founder of Finger Lakes Holistic Divorce Mediation and Westchester Holistic Divorce Mediation. As a certified life coach, Tom teaches individuals and couples how to be the best versions of themselves so that they can have more loving, supportive, and fulfilling relationships with themselves and each other. Tom is also passionate about making healthy, plant-based foods and loves to share what he has learned through his work as an Independent Consultant with Arbonne International. Tom is the father of two sons, one dog, and two cats. Outside of work-life, Tom is a personal development junkie and John Gottman groupie who practices mindfulness daily has completed 200-hour yoga teacher training and four firewalks.Highlights from our conversation include: "solving the solvable problem... The State of The Union Address for your relationship... identifying patterns that tear marriages down."Web sites: www.tws-law.com; www.flholisticdivorce.com; www.tomseeley.arbonne.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-seeley-7204899/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fingerlakesholisticdivorce/

Continuing my book review of 'The Lives of Bees' by Thomas Seeley! Today, we tackle chapters 5 and 6, which take a detailed look at the nest site preferences of honey bees, as well as their unique annual cycle, and how both these things affect their survival. Early in the episode, I mention a website where you can find medications for all your avian friends. Click here to check that out. As always, my website has everything outlined that was discussed as well as photos of my hives, greyhound, and graphs from the book.  Stay safe out there! 

Hello hello! I'm back to reviewing the book 'The Lives of Bees' by Thomas Seeley, and cover chapters 3 and 4 this episode. Seeley takes a look at the history of the honey bee and humanity's relationship to it, and then gives us a detailed run down of how beekeeping changed over time to what we see today. Everything discussed in this week's episode can be found on my website, complete with photos! Please take a look. At the end of the episode, I mention an infographic that I shared on my Instagram that relates to the current protests. It is from Campaign Zero and details how you can make a change today.    Stay safe out there! 

Hello hello! This week, I talk a little about the Asian Giant Hornet and why we don't need to panic, and then start a detailed review of 'The Lives of Bees' by Thomas Seeley. I cover chapters 1-2, and there's a lot of info to share! This will be part of a series where I cover 2 chapters each episode.  You can find links and photos related to today's episode over on my website.  Stay safe out there! And thanks for listening! 

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Controlling Varroa Mites, People Allergic to Bees and How to find the Queen in a hive. Links / Resources mentioned this week The Bienen podcast with the Thomas Seeley talk Want to ask a question? What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? Tell us HERE Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/158 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

In this week's episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Thomas Seeley, professor of biology at Cornell University and international expert on bees. They talk about his new book, "The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honeybee in the Wild." Topics include honeybee physiology and behavior, backyard beekeeping, and what we can learn from wild bees to improve our relationship with these fascinating creatures.

Joining this episode is a team representing one of the 18 finalist in the Empire State Development and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement for “Grow-NY”. Grow-NY is a food innovation and agricultural technology business challenge focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage and agriculture innovation cluster in the Central New York, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of the State. Today’s guests, one of 199 teams competing for the $1-Million prize developed an innovative approach and product “Combplex” to fight the beekeeper’s #1 pest: The Varroa Mite.  First up is Jenn Smith from Grow-NY who introduces the competition and provides the background. From Combplex, co-owners Hailey Scofield and Nathan Oaks join the episode. Hailey is a PhD candidate at Cornell University in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior where she studied honey bee thermoregulation and development under Thomas Seeley before transitioning to work with Professors Scott McArt and Cole Gilbert on more applied research on the impacts of transportation stress and development in commercial migratory beekeeping operations. Nathan is currently a fifth-year PhD candidate at Cornell, where he studies Computational Biology with Professor Philipp Messer and looks forward to continuing to wear many hats as Combplex grows. Websites and Links mentioned in the Podcast: Grow-NY: https://grow-ny.com Combplex: https://beecombplex.com ______________ This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong"  

Thomas Seeley in Vienna (2019). Talks of the "Wiener Bienenfachtagung 2019" – English Original. Part 1: How a swarm chooses its future home site Part 2: Natural strategies of the bee colony to survive Part 3: The bee colony as a honey factory

Thomas Seeley in Wien (2019). Teil 1: Wie ein Schwarm sein neues Zuhause findet Teil 2: Die natürlichen Strategien eines Volkes zu überleben Teil 3: Das Bienenvolk als Honigfabrik

Thomas Seeley in Vienna (2019). Talks of the "Wiener Bienenfachtagung 2019" – English Original. Part 1: How a swarm chooses its future home site Part 2: Natural strategies of the bee colony to survive Part 3: The bee colony as a honey factory

Thomas Seeley in Wien (2019). Teil 1: Wie ein Schwarm sein neues Zuhause findet Teil 2: Die natürlichen Strategien eines Volkes zu überleben Teil 3: Das Bienenvolk als Honigfabrik

Bees are dying at alarming rates, but what can we do? Dr. Thomas Seeley has some ideas. In this episode he talks about his latest book The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild and how studying wild bees could give beekeepers some insight on how to fight back against colony collapse. He spoke in Portland at the Alberta Rose Theatre while on his book tour in May 2019. Other books by Thomas Seeley: Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting Honeybee Democracy ******** Want to come to an event? Visit www.ScienceOnTapORWA.orgfor more info. Thanks to Graham Tully and Stephen Perry for sound production. As always, a final thanks to Jonathan Coulton for the use of his song Mandelbrot Set as our theme music.

“EVERYTHING that colonies do when they are living on their own (not being managed by beekeepers) is done to favor their survival and their reproduction, and thus their success is a contribution to the next generation of colonies, and I mean everything!” The author of many books on bees, Cornell professor and internationally known beemeister, […]

Mandy has been sitting on this recording since September 2018. She was worried about the quality of the audio, so she locked it away in the vault… Until now. This was the 3rd interview that she ever recorded for the show and needless to say it was (and still is) a very very big deal. Mandy had the opportunity to spend some time with our guest in her backyard apiary so you’ll hear cars and crows and airplanes in the background. But more importantly, you’ll get to hear a candid conversation with the author of Honeybee Ecology, Wisdom of the Hive, Following the Wild Bees, Honeybee Democracy, and his latest book The Lives of Bees. It is an absolute privilege to share highlights of her conversation with Dr. Thomas Seeley! For More on Dr. Seeley’s and notes from today’s show, visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com   Become a patron! Visit Mandy's patron page!   Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram and YouTube   Cover Art by Meggyn Pomerleau

In the spring of 1963, when our guest Dr. Thomas Seeley was not quite 11 years old, he lived — as he still does today — in a wooded stream valley just east of Ithaca, New York. One day, he heard a loud buzzing sound and saw a bread-truck-sized cloud of honey bees swarming an … Continue reading Ep. 16 – Thomas Seeley on the Lives of Bees →

In this episode, my guest is Camilla Goddard, founder and owner of Capital Bee (http://www.capitalbee.co.uk), an urban beekeeping operation in London, England. Camilla keeps around 70 beehives for businesses and organisations around London, teaches beekeeping courses on the rooftop of a 4-star luxury hotel, and finds homes for vulnerable bumblebees and honeybees. We start with Camilla's journey getting started in beekeeping and go into the importance of bees for both the environment and humans and why they play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Although Camilla recognises the challenges bees are facing, she is hopeful they can adapt and flourish, despite urbanisation and climate change. Resources Hornbeam wood purchased via https://woodlands.co.uk; Varroa Mites feed on larvae: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varroa_destructor; Quakers greatly value sustainability: https://www.quaker.org.uk/our-work/sustainability; Beekeeping workshops at the St. Ermine's Hotel London: https://www.sterminshotel.co.uk/offers/beekeeping-workshops/; Urban beekeeping: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_beekeeping; Lime trees (aka Linden trees): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilia; Tree of Heaven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailanthus_altissima; St Ermine's Bee and Bee Hotel: https://www.sterminshotel.co.uk/about/bees-kitchen-garden/our-bees/; To learn more about bee hotels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_hotel; Amazon sells Insect Hotels: http://bit.ly/2H3qDQh Pesticide poisoning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesticide_toxicity_to_bees; Asian Hornets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_hornet; Privets act as nectaries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privet; Capital Bee's Honey: http://www.capitalbee.co.uk/sites-and-honey/; Bee Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU_KD1enR3Q. Guide to Bees and Honey by Ted Hooper: http://bit.ly/2H3qNqR Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley: http://bit.ly/2Vk6WO9 Cooking with Honey by Dr Paul J Vagg: http://bit.ly/2H6Ofn5 You can read the transcript of this episode here: http://bit.ly/CamillaGoddardTranscript Watch the full episode: https://sustainabilitym.at/Youtube-Camilla-Goddard

Our monogamous knitting continues, but the wool fleece auction, bees, and planning for upcoming fiber events has kept life interesting! Project Updates Marsha continues to work on Frank's Spirt Yarn Afghan using the pattern from Stephen West called Garter Squish. She loves how the afghan keeps changing with each additional color. The afghan currently is about six feet wide and about 36" long. The afghan is no longer very portable, so Marsha is back working on the Havasu Falls shawl by Alison LoCicero. It's pretty good social knitting right now. Marsha also washed the black Wensleydale-Cormo-Merino cross fleece she bought at The Black Sheep Gathering. Kelly continues for work on her Funky Grandpa cardigan that she is calling Handspun Charlotte Cardigan because she is using handspun from a sheep named Charlotte. She reports on her experience of redoing one of the sleeves. Kelly also discusses dyeing yarn for the her next project, Opus the Octopus by Cate Carter-Evans. She is motivated by the need to have a project for to work on while attending a conference. (Since recording Kelly has been on work conference travel and has made some good progress on the octopus!) "Advent-ewes" Kelly attended the Monterey County Fair and the wool auction. She sat in on the fleece judging, volunteer with set up, and attended the auction. She exercised extreme self-control and purchased only one fleece, but it is a beauty...a Santa Cruz Island fleece from Blue Oak Canyon Ranch! Here is a link to an article about these sheep to understand why we are so intrigued. Marsha will be attending some events this fall and wanted to remind people about the terrific website called Knitter's Review that lists world wide fiber events. Nice to read about the events and dream. :-) Bees Kelly is so happy to report that she had a bee swarm in her garden! Check out her Instagram account at 1hundredprojects to see videos of the swarm and how Kelly got the swarm into the hive. So interesting. Kelly highly recommends the book Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley and you can see a discussion of the book here. If you want to see a presentation of the research that was in the book, here is a really interesting video.    

In this episode Kelly and Marsha give updates on finished knitting projects, ongoing knitting projects, and other fiber projects that are in the the planning stages. They also talk about Marsha's spinning class, crochet, Kelly's new beekeeping adventure, and her upcoming fellowship in Washington DC. Kelly has one sleeve done and the other moving along on the purple sweater she is making.  The project uses the Cherry Vanilla pattern by Thea Colman.  She battled the sleeve slog by starting a new project!  The Ava Tunic by Jade Fletcher is a chevron striped dress or top for a little girl, size 18 mos. to toddler.  She is knitting it in Spud and Chloe Sweater in teal and yellow.  Marsha finished her Neskowin Shell by Kay Hopkins that she made as part of our Warmth of Summer KAL.  She finished the body of her Juno Cardigan by yellowcosmo and started the first sleeve. Marsha is concerned the sweater may not have as much positive ease as she had hoped, but she was limited by the amount of yarn she had. Blocking will probably relax fabric the the sweater may be perfect. The continuing mystery of fit! Marsha is thinking of next knitting the Wispy Willow Cardigan by Cheryl Beckerich using the coned blue yarn she picked up at the NoCKRs Retreat. "middleagepearl" made this darling cardigan for our Warmth of Summer KAL. Or she is thinking of making Lanata, a pretty lace cardigan by Amy Christoffers using Limbo that a friend gave her.   Marsha reports on the first half of an introductory spinning classes she is taking.   And then we talk about bees!  It is swarm season and Kelly talks about the public perception of a swarm vs. the reality of a swarm.  Here are a couples websites that provides more information about swarms.  Habitat for Honeybees and the Seattle Urban Bee Project.  If you want to get even more scientific, check out Honeybee Democracy by Thomas Seeley of the Cornell department of neurobiology and behavior or read this shorter article on the topic (the article has a great picture of a swarm).  Fascinating!  If everyone had this information, no bee swarms would ever face extermination!  The documentary about bees that Marsha mentions is More Than Honey (2012) by Markus Imhoof. Here are some others that Marsha has not watched but sound interesting. Queen of the Sun: What are the bees telling us? (2010) by Tagger Siegel Vanishing of the Bees (2009) by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein Who Killed the Honey Bees? (2009) by James Erskine The Last Beekeeper (2008) by Jeremy Simmons If you are interested in bees and pollinators other than honeybees and some information on "bee-positive" plants and gardening, check out the UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab. And finally, if you're wondering why Marsha was at Steven's Pass for six hours, click here to see why. For obvious reasons she will only watch his videos when he is home safe.  Don't watch if you don't want to hear a teenage boy swear. ;-)

Here's the latest in our series about the judiciary. This time we speak with the kind of judge you are most likely to encounter if ever you find yourself in court: a trial judge. His name is Thomas Seeley, Jr., and he hears all types of civil cases in his courtroom in Johnson City, Tennessee. As you might expect, he's got lots of interesting stuff to say. After Judge Seeley, we get in the car and drive down to North Carolina to visit the remarkable Grove Park Inn, a five-star resort frequented by Presidents and foreign diplomats and, perhaps, by another group of people you've heard of: the United States Supreme Court. Tracey Johnston-Crum, the Inn's resident historian, tells us all about a secret contract with the Court that provides that . . . well, you'll just have to listen in to find out.