I have been keeping bees for more than 40 years, and one thing I have learned is that beekeeping never stops teaching you.
Every season is different, research evolves, and challenges such as Varroa mites, queen performance, nutrition, and changing weather conditions require us to keep learning.
One resource I particularly enjoy is Two Bees in a Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jamie Ellis and Amy Vu from the University of Florida. I listen to the podcast regularly and highly recommend it to both new and experienced beekeepers.
Why I recommend Two Bees in a Podcast
What I appreciate most about Two Bees in a Podcast is the combination of scientific research and practical beekeeping.
The podcast covers many of the subjects that matter to beekeepers in the field: honey bee health, Varroa management, queens, colony nutrition, pests and diseases, pollination, and hive management.
The discussions are based on research but remain accessible and useful for people actually working with bees.
For me, this is particularly important. Beekeeping has many traditions and strongly held opinions, but our management decisions should increasingly be informed by what research tells us about honey bee biology and colony health.
Beekeeping means continuing to learn
Even after decades of working with bees, I still learn.
I experiment with different management practices in my own apiaries in California, observe the results, and continue to adapt. Scientific resources such as Two Bees in a Podcast are part of that process.
If you are interested in understanding bees better—not simply following a set of instructions—I recommend adding this podcast to your listening list.