Bee Therapy
Bee Therapy is a podcast for anyone who loves bees. Bee-buddies Patrice Newell and Dani Lloyd-Prichard are both Australian registered beekeepers with over 50 years' experience between them. Now author and farmer Patrice, and educator and researcher Dani are recording their conversations. Throughout the season they'll be talking bee books, bee movies, bee research papers, honey recipes, quizzes, and a whole lot of bee goss about our beautiful bees.
Episodes
14 episodes
Varroa Mite Update - what's happening with both our honey and native bees
Dani and Patrice update Varroa Mite’s control in New South Wales. Dani’s honeybees in the red zone are dead. Her native-bees have moved to safer ground. You won’t be seeing honey bees in the Newcastle area for some time.Production: Luci...
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Varroa Mite. What's happening in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, as thousands of people come together to stop it spreading. Will Australia be able to remain Varroa free? Dani Lloyd-Prichard is on the frontline.
In this special episode, Patrice and Dani talk about what's happening right now in Newcastle since the discovery of the Varroa Mite in the area. Dani is right in the thick of it as not only are her hives in the affected area, ...
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How much do you know about Australian Native bees? Would you like to make/drink mead? How do you buy a new queen bee?
In this episode Patrice and Dani discuss some important research Dani has conducted into Australian Native bees, talk about mead - both making and drinking it, share their experiences buying new queen bees in the post and introducing them...
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Ep 10. What sort of beehive should you buy? The Bee Movie. Beegan fudge.
In this episode Patrice and Dani pool their knowledge about bee hives and discuss their preferences. They also review 'The Bee Movie', not very favourably, and share a recipe for Beegan fudge, for Vegans who will eat honey.
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Ep 9 Do honeybees have collective personalities?Why do beekeepers use smokers? Baking vegetables with honey.
Patrice and Dani discuss some fascinating research into whether or not honeybees develop collective personalities, and marvel at the intricacies of the research . They also chat about why beekeepers use smokers, and examine the best...
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Ep 8 Bees are vegetarian so where do they get their protein? Does eating local honey help keep allergies at bay? How good is the beekeeper bible Honey and Pollen Flora of SE Australia? Plus salad dressings, with honey of course.
In this episode, Patrice and Dani answer the question where do bees get their protein, discuss the pros and cons of a 2019 landmark reference book, Honey and Pollen Flora of SE Australia, share some recipes for salad dressings,&n...
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Ep 7 How many eyes does a honeybee have? The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd. Honey joys (cornflake crackles).
In this episode, Patrice and Dani discuss bees' eyesight - how many eyes do they have? Do they have a favourite colour? They also review the book The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and share their recipe for honey joys, or corn f...
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Ep 6. What does robbing mean in the bee world? Beeswax Alchemy by Petra Ahnert, and chocolates filled with honey
In this episode, Patrice and Dani discuss what robbing means in the world of beekeeping, and it may not be what you think. They also review the book Beeswax Alchemy by Petra Ahnert, and tell you how to make chocolates filled with honey. <...
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Ep 5. How many times per minute does a bee beat its wings? Flower Power, by Tammy Horn Potter
Do you know how many times a bee beats its wings per minute? Find out the incredible truth in this episode when Patrice and Dani reveal the latest research. They'll also discuss one of their favourite books, Flower Power by Tammy Horn Pot...
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Ep 4. When did the European honeybee first arrive in Australia? Gunther Hauk's book Toward Saving the Honeybee. Personal protective equipment for beekeepers. Honey marinade
In this episode Patrice and Dani discuss: when and how the first European honeybees arrived in Australia. Gunther Hauk's book, Toward Saving the Honeybee, compare notes on PPE for beekeepers and share a recipe for a delicious honey mar...
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Ep 3. Bill McKibbon's book Honey and Oil. What do you need to consider when locating a bee hive? Roasting nuts with honey
Patrice and Dani discuss Bill McKibbon's book Honey and Oil. What do you need to consider when locating a bee hive? Roasting nuts with honeyProduction: Lucienne Joy.Music: Heidi Prichard. Patrice’s bees are an...
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Ep 2. Why beekeepers wear white. The movie Keeping the Bees. Judging honey at RAS. Honey peanut-butter bliss balls
In this episode Patrice and Dani watch the Turkish movie Keeping the Bees, make honey-peanut butter balls, share stories from judging honey at The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) and discuss why beekeepers wear white.
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Ep 1 Manuka Honey - what is it? Do bees get sick? Honey/cashew/banana/chocolate muffin recipe
In this episode Patrice and Dani discuss: Manuka honey, what exactly is it? Do bees get sick? How to make honey/cashew/banana/chocolate muffins. Production: Lucienne Joy.Music: Heidi Prichard. Pat...
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