Episode one
In this inaugural episode we’re Hive Talkin with Dr Jeff Pettis, President of APIMONDIA the International Federation of Beekeepers' Associations and gain an insight into where beekeeping is globally.
Episode two
Come with me as we peek under the surface of the business of honey with an insight into the beekeeping journey and working life of Sarah Wyndham Lewis who you may know from social media as The Honey Sommelier.
Episode three
In this episode I’m joined by Elizabeth Barton of Oakdale Bees who runs Beekeeping Experience Days built around the practice of Mindfulness and Keith Griffiths (and his Mum Stephanie) of Kentucky based Beeing2gether who has overcome his mental health issues through working with bees.
Episode four
Prof. David Evans AKA The Apiarist Blog helps us understand what a honeybee swarm is and how we can all benefit from this amazing spectacular of nature.
Episode five
Helen Rogers of Highgate Honey who used her lockdown time to really observe what plants the bees were attracted to at certain times resulting in her book - 80 Flowers For Bees.
Episode six
We ask Rae Howell composer of Bee Sharp Honey Bee is the buzz of the hive language or music?
Episode seven
US Marine veteran Steve Jiminez started the charity Hives For Heroes in 2018 - the network is now supporting veterans in every state and crossing borders, and continents, to Australia.
Episode eight
Alex and Natalie Conti used the pandemic as an opportunity and diversified into the world of drinks-making and brewing - with extremely successful results.
Episode nine
Following a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign the Scottish Bee Company are breaking into global markets, diversifying into a whole range of bee-related products, and continue to go from strength to strength.
Episode ten
I’m delighted to be Hive Talkin all things honey with Howland Blackieston and C.Marina Marchese co-authors of the new book Honey For Dummies.
Episode eleven
In this episode, I’m Hive Talkin all things cosmetics with UK-based soap-making specialist Dr. Sara Robb.