Teach Me Bees
Welcome to "Teach Me Bees," a captivating weekly podcast hosted by none other than, Dave Wescott. Journey with us into the buzzing world of bees, where we illuminate the untold mysteries of these tiny ecosystem engineers. Each episode invites experts from various fields, sharing their knowledge and passion for the fascinating life of bees. From the art of beekeeping to the science behind honey production, we dive deep into every aspect of bee lore. Our mutual goal? To unlock the secrets of bees, aiding in their preservation, and enhancing our awareness of nature's harmony.
So, whether you're a bee enthusiast, an aspiring beekeeper, or just love honey, we're here to satiate your curiosity. Tune in and join our community — together, let's learn more about bees!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
HoneyLux Honey with Amanda Joyce
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk with special guest, Amanda Joyce, a local Washington beekeeper. Amanda is a beekeeper and the proud owner of HoneyLux Honey. Her passion for beekeepin…
Pests and Diseases Part 2
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine continue the conversation from the previous episode. We dive into pest and diseases once again- addressing the common misconception of bees and yellow jack…
Pests and Diseases Part 1
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine discuss the history of the native Washington bee and primarily focus on pests and diseaes facing honey bee colonies in Washington. In this episode we focus…
Winter to Spring
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk about the transition from winter to spring. This episode, Dave is remote while Scott is in studio. We had a great time talking about the transition th…
The Honey Company: Stan and Alicia Moulton
This week, Dave Wescott is remote getting over a sickness while Scott Calentine is in studio. We had the great experience of interviewing Stand and Alicia Moulton of The Honey Company. Stan and Alici…
Scientific Beekeeping with Randy Oliver
This week, Dave Wescott is remote and Scott Calentine is in studio while we interview Randy Oliver. Randy Oliver is a commercial beekeeper from California, whose management decisions are based upon t…
Types of Hives
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk about their latest favorite tv shows and types of bee hives. If you are considering getting a new hive or just starting out and are not sure what to g…
Ordering Bees & Relationships
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk about how to order bees. Do you need a nuc or a package? Do you know what those terms mean? Take a listen and find out! Along the way, Scott and Dave …
Beekeeping History and the Church with David Lundquist
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine interview David Lundquist. David spent 3 decades pastoring in Edmonds, Washington. During that time he found a deep appreciation and love for bees and beca…
Charlotte Wiggins: Author, Gardener, and Master Beekeeper
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine were able to talk with the wonderful Charlotte Wiggins. Charlotte Ekker Wiggins is an award-winning author, blogger, Certified Master Beekeeper and Master …
Rainy Day Bees with Peter Notle
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine had the joy of interviewing Peter Notle of Rainy Day Bees, a Seattle based beekeeping company. In this episode we tap into Peter's wealth of knowledge and …
Honey Bee Reproduction
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk about the forbidden topic.... reproduction! Honey bee reproduction is quite different to human reproduction. From egg to larvae to pupua and emerging …
Holiday Celebration with Honey Recipes
This week is Christmas with New's right around the corner! With the season, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine have some fun with it being a joyous time! The main focus of the episode is food! Dave and…
Swarming
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine address the topic of swarming. Swarming is when bees leave their colony with the orignal queen to start a new hive. Typically, swarming happens in sping or…
So What do I Need to Start Beekeeping?
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk about what is needed to start beekeeping. What things would you need to start? We dive into the basics needed to get started and go in some intersetin…
An interview with Dr. Timothy Lawrence
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine interviewed to Dr. Timothy Lawrence, emeritus of Washington State University. Dr. Lawrence wrote an interesting article that got our attention, "2023 is lo…
Beekeeping with Les Scott
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine interview Les Scott, a beekeeper in Bellingham, Washington. Les started beekeeping with his first nuc in April of 2019. Now he has 35 mature hives and 3 nu…
Pollination Importance and a Great Star Wars Debate
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine talk about pollination. In light of Thanksgiving, Dave and Scott wanted to discuss the importance of pollinaiton to our food supply.Some of your favorite T…
A Few Things to Know About Winterization
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine discuss the topic of winterization. Winter is an important season for beekeeping. Spring and summer and full of honey and bees flying around, but winter is…
What is the Honey Market like?
This week, Dave Wescott and Scott Calentine share about the honey market. When it comes to buying honey, do you know the difference between organic, raw, or processed honey? We dive into these variat…