Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake

• How To: The World's Best Tasting Honey

  Where does the world's best tasting honey come from? How is it made?In this episode of Be Love Beekeeping, we kick it all off with another round of "why you might be a beekeeper," followed by a strange story about purple honey.Our guest is Virginia Webb, renowned for producing the world's best tasting honey. Virginia shares her insights on honey production, highlighting the significance of nectar sources like sourwood trees, and her multiple certifications in beekeeping.We discuss her winning entries in the Black Jar Honey Tasting Contest and her role in various educational and prison beekeeping programs. Tips for new beekeepers facing challenges are also covered. The episode is filled with engaging stories, practical advice, and a passion for beekeeping.It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Jeff Foxworthy Parody00:52 Welcome to Be Love Beekeeping01:15 The Mystery of Purple Honey03:46 Interview with Virginia Webb: World's Best Tasting Honey04:19 The Black Jar Contest and Honey Judging05:52 Virginia Webb's Beekeeping Practices06:47 Sourwood Honey and Beekeeping in Georgia10:25 Virginia Webb's Credentials and Achievements18:06 Beekeeping Education and Community Programs24:37 Advice for New Beekeepers29:01 Wild Beekeeping Stories31:26 Conclusion and Farewell_____________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected] For Honeybee ResearchVirginia's Videos:Preparing Honey Show Entries -- Strained Honeywww.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg2H2weZeto&t=39sPreparing Honey Show Entries -- Chunk Honeywww.youtube.com/watch?v=4SEFcUjiKtA&t=37sPreparing Honey Show Entries -- Beeswax Candleswww.youtube.com/watch?v=G8OOoqZKJUY&t=407sPreparing Honey Show Entries -- Beeswax Blockwww.youtube.com/watch?v=VsoQWCiLdtk&t=32s

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• Beekeeping in New Zealand • Beekeeping Headlines

  In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping we have the pleasure of going all the way to New Zealand to have a discussion with a beekeeper who doesn't like honey! What?! Sarah Cross lives and takes care of her honey bees in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand. She actually started her career managing 250 hives, but now is more into education, hive management, consulting, and writing about bees. We discuss Manuka honey, varroa, IPM, and Sarah's favorite wild & crazy beekeeping moments. Above all else, she recommends the Three C's of beekeeping: Stay COOL, CALM & COLLECTED. In beekeeping headlines we learn about beekeepers in Spain demonstrating by pouring honey on themselves, Africanized bees killing chickens in Texas, and the EPA approving new varroa treatments. It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!_____________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected] Cross: https://www.sarahcsbees.co.nz/

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• Millions of Bees Saved After Truck Rollover - Beekeepers To The Rescue

  What happens when a truck, carrying 300 beehives, rolls off the side of the road? Mass chaos, bewildered law enforcement, stings... and a few heroic beekeepers. This is what happened recently in norther Washington State. Our guest on this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping is Derek Condit, just one of the rescuers who helped save those millions of honey bees, and restore some order to the scene. The details are fascinating! In this episode, we also get a brief synopsis of the great bee die-off of 2025, complete with what you should be doing to protect your hives. We hear wild & crazy beekeeping stories and learn about 'Shungite' beehives. It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!_____________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected] Videos of bee recovery effort after accident: https://youtu.be/MkG-wAoribs https://youtu.be/Jv34xidOlTs

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• Research on Bee Die-Off • Beekeeping in Newfoundland - 7 Months in Cluster

  NEWS FLASH: Research results on the 2025 American honey bee die off! The results can help every beekeeper.Then we go to the great white north for a discussion with Raylynn White from Bee Haven to discuss beekeeping in Newfoundland - the unique challenges posed by the local climate and the successful avoidance of Varroa mites.She highlights her innovative work in correctional facilities, where she teaches inmates about beekeeping, fostering mindfulness and respect. Rae Lynn also emphasizes the importance of community and kindness in beekeeping clubs, sharing her experiences that led to the creation of Bee Haven, a supportive online community for beekeepers.She also shares her insights on beekeeping and her love of honey bees, emphasizing the importance of understanding bee behavior, the differences between queen cups and queen cells, and the necessity of protective gear. She recounts a memorable beekeeping adventure and offers valuable advice for beginners, including the significance of mentorship in the beekeeping community.It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!_____________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected] - Bee Haven: https://www.facebook.com/Beehaven2022USDA-ARS Research: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.05.28.656706v1.full

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• Beekeeping in Nigeria - Harvesting Honey at Night

  What is beekeeping like in Nigeria? It must be different, and certainly there are some similarities and much to be learned. Our guest in this episode is Mr. Osita Anumene who runs Slasita Farm and apiary near Abuja, Nigeria. We will talk about their aggressive bees, the types of hive designs they use, bee forage, and honey production. We learn their techniques for catching swarms, and of course top it all of with a wild & crazy beekeeping story or two. Why harvest honey at night? Find out in this truly unique episode. It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees! _____________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected] Slasita Farm: https://www.facebook.com/Slasitafarmsltd/

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