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PODCAST EPISODE 9: Warm Winter Greetings and Gratitude from Ben
PODCAST EPISODE 8: John Edmonds from Edmonds Honey, Geelong, Victoria
Beeswax Candles
PODCAST EPISODE 7: Neil Stuckey from Sticky Stuckey Honey, Gippsland, Victoria
PODCAST EPISODE 6: Kirsten Traynor from 2 Million Blossoms
Bees With Ben Podcast
PODCAST EPISODE 5: Milan Wiercx van Rhijn, Bees for Development, France
Honeyland
PODCAST EPISODE 4: Manuel Hempel of Vindfløy Bybigård in Bergen, Norway
PODCAST EPISODE 3: Nicholas Bishop from the London Honey Company

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PODCAST EPISODE 8: John Edmonds from Edmonds Honey, Geelong, Victoria

John Edmonds is a chatty, enthusiastic, warm-hearted bee bloke and business owner. With a wealth of experience that goes back into his family history, John is noted for saying, "keeping bees is like a jigsaw, get all the little parts of the puzzle together and you will get the finished puzzle.” Owner of Edmonds Honey based in Geelong, John is the only commercial beekeeper I know of in Australia that uses jumbo-sized beehives (similar to the ones used in Europe), and he does mighty well with his set up. For these reasons, I am beyond delighted to welcome John to the BEES WITH BEN podcast for Episode 8!

John’s business, Edmonds Honey, is a family affair that began with John’s father, Murray. Murray Edmonds began beekeeping after the Second World War, when he received his first hive from his uncle. Having spent his holidays around familial bee lovers who kept their own colonies near Tallangatta, he learnt some of the tricks of the trade. John’s father kept bees at Ruby in Gippsland before moving to Geelong where he then kept hives at the You Yangs, Brisbane Ranges, Bannockburn and Balliang. John followed his father’s lead, accompanying him to the hives, and helping out his dad where he could. As the years progressed, and due to some tough circumstances, Murray and John would spend their evenings making bee boxes and frames for money – the silver lining being John starting to keep his own bees! As time rolled along, John purchased beehives, a honey extracting caravan, and the tools he needed; soon after, in 1982, Murray suggested they partner up, and Edmonds Honey was born!

As the business grew, Edmonds Honey began selling to markets, supply distributors and stores. The Edmonds started to rear queen bees for sale, finding the best race of bee for the Southern Victoria region to be the Carniolan – as John described, “They proved to be thrifty, docile, still on comb, productive, disease resistant and excellent wintering.” In 2001, Murray retired. Sadly, soon after, John’s dear friend Leon became ill, and John took over his beekeeping equipment sales. Nowadays, Edmonds Honey has around 500 beehives in the Western half of Victoria for honey production, mainly on forest and farm sites. Edmonds Honey, as described by John, is “produced without chemicals and is a as natural as possible and we endeavour to have straight-line varieties.”

So, tune in to hear John and I chat about John’s journey, his family business, and some incredible anecdotes such as the remarkable ways bees wax was used in the 1940s to lubricate bombs and bullets in World War II! Don’t miss it!
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PODCAST EPISODE 8: John Edmonds from Edmonds Honey

PODCAST EPISODE 8: John Edmonds from Edmonds Honey, Geelong, Victoria

John Edmonds is a chatty, enthusiastic, warm-hearted bee bloke and business owner. With a wealth of family beekeeping experience, John is noted for saying, "keeping bees is like a jigsaw, get all the little parts of the puzzle together and you will get the finished puzzle.” Owner of Edmonds Honey based in Geelong, John is the only commercial beekeeper I know in Australia that uses jumbo-sized beehives (similar to the ones used in Europe), and he does mighty well with his set up. For these reasons, I am beyond delighted to welcome John to the BEES WITH BEN podcast for Episode 8!

John’s business, Edmonds Honey, is a family affair that began with John’s father, Murray. Murray Edmonds began beekeeping after the Second World War, when he received his first hive from his uncle. John followed his father’s lead, accompanying him to the hives, and helping out his dad where he could. As the years progressed, and due to some tough circumstances, Murray and John would spend their evenings making bee boxes and frames for money – the silver lining being John starting to keep his own bees! As time rolled along, John purchased beehives, a honey extracting caravan, and the tools he needed; soon after, in 1982, Murray suggested they partner up, and Edmonds Honey was born!

As the business grew, Edmonds Honey began selling to markets, supply distributors and stores. The Edmonds started to rear queen bees for sale, finding the best race of bee for the Southern Victoria region to be the Carniolan. In 2001, Murray retired. Nowadays, Edmonds Honey has around 500 beehives in the Western half of Victoria for honey production, mainly on forest and farm sites. Edmonds Honey, as described by John, is “produced without chemicals and is a as natural as possible and we endeavour to have straight-line varieties.”

So, tune in to hear John and I chat about John’s journey, his family business, and some incredible anecdotes such as the remarkable ways bees wax was used in the 1940s to lubricate bombs and bullets in World War II! Don’t miss it!
https://anchor.fm/ben-the-beeman

Can you smoke the bees out?’ I get asked this q

Can you smoke the bees out?’

I get asked this question all the time when people ring me after finding out that bees have moved into their dwelling. The answer is no, bees cannot be smoked out! But what does smoke actually do to bees?

Smoke has been used in the craft of beekeeping for millennia, and its effects upon bees are very interesting. Giving smoke to an established hive does two things. Firstly, it masks the alarm pheromones produced by guard bees when they perceive a threat, and by bees that are injured or killed. These pheromones include the chemical isopentyl acetate (also known as isoamyl acetate), which has a strong fruity odour reminiscent of both bananas and pears. This is used extensively in banana flavourings, and as a solvent for lacquers and varnishes. Intriguingly, some small molecules can have very different natural applications. Isopentyl acetate is produced by the banana plant, and is responsible for the pleasant fruity smell of ripe bananas. But it is also released from the stinger of honey bees as a signal for other bees to attack!

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PODCAST EPISODE 7: Neil Stuckey from Sticky Stucke

PODCAST EPISODE 7: Neil Stuckey from Sticky Stuckey Honey, Gippsland, Victoria
I don’t get jealous much, but I am a tad envious of my dear friend Neil. With a name like Neil Stuckey– yes, like sticky, stuckey honey– what’s not to turn a little green over; it’s the kind of name keepers dream of, and it seems to me that the gods (or his parents) must have known that Neil would be a bee lover when they went about making him. It’s a pleasure, therefore, to introduce you to this great friend and colleague of mine, a man I have known for some eight years now, to the BEES WITH BEN podcast.
Last week I travelled down to the beautiful Gippsland area of southern Victoria (one of my favourite places in Australia, even on Earth), and recorded this little episode on site, at Neil Stuckey of (you guessed it) Sticky Stuckey Honey’s (perfection!) packing plant at Flynns Creek. Neil is a real inspiration for me. Why? This keeper sells over twelve varieties of honey; selling honey is his main income (which is quite unusual to be honest), and he sells a whopping two tons of honey per week on average. He also has over 100 colonies of his own, which is a love-project, keeping his hives purely because he is passionate about bees. In parallel, Neil pollinates on the side, and his bees do really well when on the canola fields out near his joint! Neil really is a wealth of knowledge and has been a go-to for the local media for some big issues to do with health and honey regulations. Neil’s unapologetic and down-to-earth approach is based on his huge experience, and he sure makes a lot of sense to me!
On a personal note, anyone that knows Neil well knows that red gum honey is his favourite as it reminds him of his childhood. What a sweety-sticky-stuckey honey Neil is! And his lovely partner Ann is equally as divine – she makes the most amazing country food, including that time when she made me lobster thermidor when I came to visit! What absolute gems. For these reasons, I am thrilled to welcome Neil Stuckey to the BEES WITH BEN podcast where we talk all things bees, southern Victoria and honey varieties with a true-blue local treasure. Tune in! https://anchor.fm/ben-the-beeman

Sundays have a special quality. In summer, it’s

Sundays have a special quality. In summer, it’s that sun-kissed, beachy exhaustion that sets in after many hours in the heat, swimming, finding shade, BBQs, fruits and icy drinks. Winter, however, has its own special quality – while the bees are sleeping, I spend my days dreaming up my next adventures, getting in contact with friends I haven’t had the time to chat to during the busy months, chasing that open-fire smell in the suburbs, and slow cooking from day to night. It’s a special time of year that can take a while to settle into, but I love it dearly; without the rejuvenation winter provides, I don’t think I would have the energy to tackle the warmer months with the gusto that I do.
Sundays also remind me of what is truly important – that slow feeling for living. This life-altering time has forced us to re-evaluate some of our contemporary consumer habits, which has me thinking: how did we move from a slow, more self-sufficient lifestyle to one that is so fast, so unquestioning, and with a kind of toxic hangover from too much spending and not enough caring? I am sure this lifestyle of ‘progress’ just creeps up, but there is a lot we can do to recreate a world where slowness becomes more necessary than success, speed and thoughtlessness.
That’s why today I am honouring what is close to home, what is handmade. I am reminiscing about one of my favourite winter activities – making beeswax candles on a Sunday afternoon with my family helping me out, rugged up with music playing as we work. It’s one of the more relaxing tasks at Ben’s Bees – each candle unique in some way, each made with care and love, the glorious warm smell of beeswax filling the house. If you didn’t already know, Ben’ Bees beeswax candles are made using high-quality natural beeswax, have a long burn time, range is shape and size, and emit a subtle earthy fragrance. Also, beeswax candles have been said to neutralise pollutants in the air, making them and extra special addition to your home or a really heartfelt gift. So light up some beeswax candles, keep it simple and natural, and say farewell to the week that has been! Happy Sunday bee lovers!

Having a podcast is a true delight – not only do

Having a podcast is a true delight – not only does it allow me to introduce you to old bee-related friends of mine, it provides the space for me to meet more bee-lovers and chat about their work, dreams and passions. This week I am over the moon to welcome to the BEES WITH BEN podcast, Kirsten Traynor from 2 Million Blossoms!
When I came across 2 Million Blossoms, I was way more than impressed. Based in the United States, 2 Million Blossoms is a website and quarterly publication which aims “to awaken readers to the vast diversity of pollinating insects and animals. To delight, entertain and name those well-adapted creatures buzzing through our world, because the more we know about pollinators, the better we can provide habitat.” Founded by Kirsten, this quarterly magazine features short and long form articles that explore the myriad of ways that bees, birds, butterflies and bats bring life and healing to our planet. As mentioned, the publication will be available in print for your enjoyment, and 2 Million Blossoms also offers a free e-newsletter on their website.
Chatting to Kirsten was a real dream. Incredibly articulate and well-versed on everything bee-related, she describes that – despite following her love of words via an English major at university – she realised that bees where her true passion. This led her to complete a PhD in biology, where she studied the impact of pesticides and varroa on bee colony health. She also combined her love of bees with her love of writing when she edited for the American Bee Journal and Bee World. Not to mention, she is also the author of Two Million Blossoms: Discovering the Medicinal Benefits of Honey! These days, Kirsten is the editor and founder of 2 Million Blossoms, and a true force in the bee world, and for all of the amazing reasons mentioned, I am delighted to introduce you to her in Episode 6 where we chat about Kirsten’s publishing projects, the healing properties of honey, varroa mites and the effects of chemicals on bees, especially the queen’s ability to lay eggs. Search ‘Bees with Ben on all podcast platforms @bewitchingbeekeeper

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Have you ever had a calling that you know will open up your world? It might sound silly, but starting my own podcast was that very thing for me. For eons friends and family had been telling me, “Ben, you NEED a podcast!”, and I have no doubt that this is because I tend to talk…a lot. I love talking, I love sharing. Podcasts are a brilliant medium to voice a unique perspective and start a collection of conversations that can be revisited at any time. For these reasons, starting the BEES WITH BEN podcast has been a dream come true – finally I have my own space on the digital air waves to share my favourite people with the world and it really does feel incredible!
So, for any of you have not checked in on my new project, take a listen! So far I have chatted with Simeon Valkenburg from Valkenburg Apiaries about bee nutrition, and the highlights and challenges of running a commercial beekeeping business in Australia; Manuka King Rob Waddell from Grand Ridge Nursery about the countless benefits of magical Manuka honey, the best way to plant Manuka trees, the ins and outs of running a nursery, and why native plants should hold a special place in all Australian hearts; Nicholas Bishop from the London Honey Company about honey types in London and the UK, in particular heather honey varieties; Manuel Hempel of Vindfløy Bybigård in Bergen, Norway, about the honey cooperative HONNINGCENTRALEN (which translates to Honey Centre); and Milan Wiercx van Rhijn, France, about the incredible organisation, Bees for Development. And with the amazing and hugely talented author of Two Million Blossoms, Kirsten Traynor, coming up this week (eek, the secret is out of the bag!), I couldn’t be more excited to share the Ben’s Bees community with you all! . #anchorpodcast #13 #youtube #podcasterofinstagram #podcastlife #radioshow #relationship #photooftheday #newpodcast #podcast🎧 #news #igtv #radio #amour #cinema #uticany #googlepodcast #podcaster #podcasts #music #podcastlove #spotify #podcastersofinstagram #podcastingtips #interview #podcasting

PODCAST EPISODE 5: Milan Wiercx van Rhijn, Bees fo

PODCAST EPISODE 5: Milan Wiercx van Rhijn, Bees for Development, France
A few years ago, I visited one of my favourite countries in the whole world, France. During my stay, I was lucky enough to be well looked after by my now dear friend, Milan Wiercx van Rhijn, and his lovely partner, Kim. Spoilt with handmade ice-cream (thanks Kim!) and wonderful conversation about how bees are doing the most incredible job to take care of the planet (in more ways than just pollination), my stay with Milan really solidified our friendship and taught me a great deal about the amazing organisation he works for – Bees for Dvelopment. Since that time in France, we met again at APIMONDIA in Toronto in 2018 and have stayed in regular contact ever since! For that reason, I am delighted to welcome my good friend Milan to the BEES WITH BEN podcast!
Tune into Episode 5 to hear Milan and I chat about the wonderful work happening right now in the developing world – work that combines a number of incredibly dedicated and compassionate individuals, and, of course, a huge number of equally delightful bees!
Founded in 1993, Bees for Development was the first organisation to fully understand and acknowledge the reasons why beekeeping can be such a useful tool for relieving poverty while helping to retain biodiversity. Based in Monmouth in the UK, the organisation has worked with over 50 countries across the world to help people generate an essential income to feed their families and provide basic needs: these projects are happening in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda (to name just a few locations). The company shows local farmers how to make and maintain low-cost beehives so that people can harvest and sell their own honey, turning natural and renewable resources into a vital livelihood that (if that wasn’t enough!) helps the environment at the same time!

Tune in to Episode 5 of the BEES WITH BEN podcast to meet my dear friend, dedicated bee-lover and good soul Milan Wiercx van Rhijn to find out more about the incredible Bees for Development https://anchor.fm/ben-the-beeman

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Honeyland Believe the hype. For a while now I hav

Honeyland
Believe the hype. For a while now I have been waiting for the perfect time to sit down, put my feet up, pour a glass of wine and watch the 2019 Macedonian documentary, Honeyland, directed by Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov. Before watching Honeyland, I was expecting a heart-warming number; but, despite the brilliance of this piece of art and reality, this documentary brims with sadness, death and greed.
Honeyland portrays the life of Hatidže Muratova – a beekeeper of Turkish descent, who cares for and keeps wild bees and resides in the remote mountain village of Bekirlija. Hatidže’s village has no access to electricity and running water, and Hatidže lives with her 85-year old partially blind and bedridden mother. The film follows her humble beekeeping lifestyle, part of which involves her earning money by selling her honey in the Macedonian capital of Skopje, before and after her neighbour – the nomadic rancher Hussein Sam – moves in next door.
Now, I don’t want to spoil the storyline of this incredible and unique documentary, but I will say that Honeyland brings home a very important message: bees don’t respond to greed. In fact, nature as a whole doesn’t. Good people don’t either – greed is toxic, and before you know it you realise it’s something you need out of your life. Please, for all bee lovers, for anyone who cares deeply about the environment, for all the people who are being affected and questioning where humanity stands at this very hard and upsetting time, watch Honeyland. While this documentary won’t necessarily put a smile on your dial, it will teach you some incredible lessons. Bees, like human beings, can’t live when greed takes over. Bees need people with a genuine and humble approach to the world and living and the environment; bees need people who respect that environment in order to survive. There are lessons embedded in this film that we can take into our daily living. Look to the wise and the humble for advice, and cherish that advise, because it we assume ideas fuelled by progress are the solution, the lesson is a grave one. Stay true x Ben

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