Michael Palmer and his beginnings at French Hill Apiaries, Frederick Dunn interview about beekeeping

[@adkfoothills1973]

I'm only 100 miles south of Mike Palmer's place and I try to learn everything I can from him and others that are overwintering bees in the north. Thanks for having him on. 😊

[@FrederickDunn]

You're very welcome :)

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

Educational over political. Thanks Mike for not censoring. 👍

[@bradgoliphant]

I really appreciate all these interviews. Thanks Frederick. Guess what??? My bees arrived on a warm day after NINE DAYS IN TRANSIT!!!!!!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE???!!!! And I am so surprised to see 70% of them were alive. They are safe in their home now. Thanks

[@FrederickDunn]

That is GREAT news, Brad! I know you'll take great care of them!

[@timothyaure9602]

I've enjoyed following Michael for 5+ years now. I like his heart, his common sense way of thinking, his quiet passion. Thank you Fred for posting this. Honey bees, chickens and organic gardening seem to be up and coming waves in national and international communities. These KZbin post are important for spreading the flame! 😊👍😉

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you Timothy! I hope you're right.

[@matthewsweeney2577]

Thank you gentlemen! Look forward to listening to it again tomorrow👍

[@mountainhobbit1971]

really nice, casual, relaxed interview Fred...and it didn't really overlap too much with Humberto's recent interview with Michael on 'Inside the Hive TV' here on KZbin. Hearing the personal stories of people is a part of your interviews I really enjoy. Thanks again Fred. I love when Michael talks about his experiences in Mexico.

[@angelacross2216]

Fascinating, thank you Frederick.

[@leardi58]

Hopefully you do a follow up vid with Mike really enjoyed listening to him and he is real person that loves to help humanity thank you for sharing this with us 👍👍

[@FrederickDunn]

He definitely is a great human being :) The next time I'm in Vermont, I'll try to get an in-person interview :)

[@LawsonsCreekApiary]

Great interview, Michael is a wealth of knowledge.

[@FrederickDunn]

Just like sitting on the porch with a friend and asking questions... he's an extraordinary resource for all of us :)

[@LawsonsCreekApiary]

@@FrederickDunn that’s a great way to put it!

[@JustBePrePared]

A wealth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardsimpson5152]

Wow, great interview.

[@T289c]

Wow, this is fantastic. I think Michael Palmer is one of the best beekeepers to listen to. I was surprised to hear he grew up on Long Island ( I did too), and that he mentions “The Good Life” book as the inspiration. That is a must read. I really love these interviews…such a good idea. Especially during Winter when we get a break from beekeeping.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks, Thomas! He definitely has an interesting journey under his belt :)

[@CastleHives]

Michael Palmer is another resource to the Beekeeping community. I'd rather be educational rather than political, I love that.

[@FrederickDunn]

The wisdom of our elders on full display :)

[@agaperootsurbanhomestead962]

Another wonderful video

[@keithfaithful3989]

Another great interview. Thanks

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

You guys are crushing me, I'm getting into bees because sugaring, tromping around the woods on snowshoes is getting old or is it me. But seriously Fred, great interview with Mike Palmer, thanks Mike, thanks Fred.

[@tomahawkmissile241]

Legend, excited to see the testing outcome.

[@ShugPhD]

Great interview. Michael Palmer has been one of my guys since I first heard his sustainable apiary talk from the National Honey Show

[@FrederickDunn]

I think that's where many people learned about Michael. I'm glad he's out there spreading information regarding his beekeeping practices.

[@sherryortiz227]

Wow I went to the Hampton Roads in Smithfield VA EAS in 2018. That was my first and last one since my big passenger van wouldn't start to leave and I got to spend the night in the parking lot and everyone I knew had left already. I loved going both days especially since it's over an hour away from me so I saved travel time. Luckily I had extra clothes bag and snacks in my van from a previous trip. I didn't know who you were Michael back then, the name yes but not your face. Since then, it has been the same weekend as my family reunion up northern WV. It was only my 3rd year and I had alot to learn about beekeeping. My mentor, Ruth, did the top bar class at the event

[@anthonyc9911]

Sweet. Been waiting for this one Fred!

[@dcsblessedbees]

Good eye Fred, I was wondering about the cut out joint myself. Ty for the video. :) Blessed Days...

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks!

[@weregonnabzzz4648]

Very enjoyable and informative. Love the videography!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thanks so much!

[@keithspillman]

These interviews/conversations are great. But the highlight was the story about seeing Captain Kangaroo in church!! But no sign of Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Rabbit or Mr. Moose? Good times!! FYI....I took two hives and two nucs into winter here in the foothills of NC and they all came out nicely. My big hive has already swarmed but I caught them so now I have five. So far....so good...thanks to folks like yourself giving out great information!!! I have set some area aside for resource hives/brood factories this year. Will make my first one on Saturday. Keep up the great work and as always....thank you!!!

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Keith! Thanks, it's great to know that there are people like you who know what I was referring to. I regret not talking to Robert Keeshan, he died in 2004. What a great guy and what a great program :)

[@dcsblessedbees]

What a wonderful way to vacation/visit the world, through other beekeepers. That would be a trip worth taking :)

[@FrederickDunn]

I agree :)

[@dcsblessedbees]

@@FrederickDunn I must be doing ok on my "video education" watched all the videos he mentioned. :) Ghost in the Hive was very interesting, I recommend it. Sorry for the delayed comments :) takes me a while to watch sometimes :) Ty, again Fred. Have a great day.

[@jasonkilgore1977]

Great interview Michael is a very down to earth person just like you and so many other people that keep bees. I really enjoy listening to him he makes me feel like anyone can breed queen’s. Lol I just want to get some through the winter. I watched him and listened to you talk about people using local stock from there area and that inspired me to buy my stock coming this year from the the start of Pennsylvania where I live instead of California. My packages are from Mann lake but they had different options to pick where they come from. I’m not sure if that’s new or something I just noticed.

[@FrederickDunn]

Hi Jason, the Mann Lake packages, even though they are sold through their PA hub, are actually from a California Breeder :)

[@hootervillehoneybees8664]

Great job guys truly enjoyed it

[@RippleAffect]

Great video 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@Swarmstead]

Imagine having to remove your queens just to treat and buy replacement queens, and then lose 80% of your colonies. What a mess. Very informative as always.

[@sml-bees1824]

Fred, On your intro you show the bees going back and forth on the landing board. I have noticed the same thing, especially on the landing board that is under a river birch tree. I suspect they are cleaning up any sap that is falling from the tree. But this time of the year there really does not have much sap in the trees. Smith Mountain Lake, VA, zone 7 and 65*f OAT. Craig

[@FrederickDunn]

It's just washboarding. They seem to do that when they have extra time on their hands :) Not sure if I've noticed any particular substance kicking off that behavior.

[@sinisterhipp0]

Ooooh yeah!

[@enricotoesca3941]

Hello Mr Frederick 🤩🤩🤩

[@srae1503]

Loved the interview, if you get a chance to interview him again I would love to hear more about his spring buildup management. I heard him say he manages most colonies without splitting because he concentrates on honey production and wants large population. Does he add pollen patties early to build population? Would love to hear him talk about that and how he manages swarm control without splitting. :)

[@FrederickDunn]

He has already covered that in great detail during his presentations, the Sustainable Apiary and A year in the Apiary. Thanks for watching.

[@jpthedelawarebeeman6239]

Wow Fred I haven't heard anyone every talk about Captain Kangaroo in years - loved watching him growing up. - Who would of guessed Michael lived in Long Island :) I grew up in Westchester

[@FrederickDunn]

That's part of the fun of interviewing people who've been around :) It was fun learning more about Michael, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@sobotegalan6319]

Terima kasih sudah berbagi teman 👍

[@PennsylvaniaBeekeeper]

I liked the interview with Michael Palmer. I've watched his presentations time after time, but on this live interview I learned a few new things from him. Also I'm from Central Pa, and I considering the Cornell Master Beekeeper program. Have you done a video on your experience in the program; if not, could you do one? I searched your videos but couldn't find anything.

[@FrederickDunn]

In my interview with Inside the Hive TV, we talked about the Cornell Program. I'm told that they are currently backed up to 2024 with a waiting list. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH-TdYOFe86sprc

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

Fred interesting, he puts a med super "under" Nucs that he just moved into a 10 fame. Question, why? Brood heating? Normally we put the next super on top? Thank you. The life, the legend. So much to learn from his years. Thank you both.

[@FrederickDunn]

Did he ever respond to that question? He's definitely a beekeeping treasure trove. :)

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

@@FrederickDunn No Fred.

[@FrederickDunn]

@@MinnesotaBeekeeper All I can say is that I always super above the current boxes/hives. Unless... the top box is absolutely full of capped honey and is serving as a honey-cap. That's when you could consider putting a medium super under that one, orrrrr pulling the center capped frames and moving them up into the new super and dropping down the unfinished frames down to take their place. I wish I could answer for Michael, but I have to leave that to him :)

[@thegr8stm8]

Gr8 to know Michael and others are giving back to the bee community. Any chance you can ask what your experts think of alternative treatments for VDM control. Thinking of the Bacterial Approach and the Fungal Approach? Cheers… love the format. Greetings from Boracay.

[@FrederickDunn]

That's ongoing research John, we talked about that in this interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ_KaIF5iq6bnKc

[@thegr8stm8]

@@FrederickDunn … yep! Saw that one and one other on bee gut biome.

[@DanSebastianEcobici]

Do you use an empty frame for drones and harvest that frame before drones exit ? A lot of varoua is there. Just a bio method for helping bees.

[@FrederickDunn]

A lot of people do that as part of their IPM, but I've also found that many people forget to remove the drone frames before they emerge... but it's a method that can definitely help reduce varroa.

[@Gfthce3426]

👍👍

[@nhall8664]

Trying destructive flow frame cleaning? My thoughts are metal garbage can with hot water, to render the wax out. 3 frames 1/4 raised with slight angle & separation to use conduction. Not sure if depth helps alot. Saw a KZbin show on earwax, hydrogen peroxide (acid) was useless I believe distilled water and baking soda works better.

[@FrederickDunn]

This is the best method I've seen so far. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZa7gJxvg86Jd8k

[@Peter-od7op]

I will buy the book for sure

[@gregoryircink8797]

The iridescent blue morpho butterfly is not found in Indonesia; South America, Central America, and Mexico. Probably Panama in this case.

[@FrederickDunn]

I leave that discussion between you and Michael :)

[@Peter-od7op]

Fred iam sure your viewers will. Help out with mikes cause.

[@FrederickDunn]

I think so, I'm just looking for Michael's link. It will go up as soon as that happens. Imagine not being able to go to school unless your parents can pay and put you in the required clothing when your father earns 5-7 dollars a day.

[@wadebarnes6720]

At my house if you fall asleep and leave the doors open don't be surprised if you wake up and there's chickens in the house and eggs in the corner where the dog sleeps and if you let her in all the time she will lay up about 12 eggs and sit on them and when they had y'all she will take them outside and bring them inside at night until they're about 12 weeks old.lol

[@FrederickDunn]

Wade.. who's falling asleep with the doors open? (';')( ';')...

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

Happy Home, Happy Chicken. 🐔 😎 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Happy Beekeeping 2022. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 I have a Crested Runner Duck called Pumpkin (hatched at Halloween) who likes to walk the Park with my Dog.

[@wadebarnes6720]

@@FrederickDunn we can still do it as long as the two trailers in the back side of the field if they're in jail it's safe to do it

[@wadebarnes6720]

You hell on people under the bus Mr Fred they go get you one day

[@FrederickDunn]

What? I did it again? (';')( ';')

[@glennsnaturalhoney4571]

I wonder how many commercial guys are working ELAP with their high losses?

[@FrederickDunn]

No idea.

[@claudesully]

Captain Kangaroo.......for the win!!!!

[@FrederickDunn]

A high-point of my childhood :) seeing him in person and then seeing other people treat him just like any other perishiner. I'm glad some viewers know who he was.

[@glennsnaturalhoney4571]

Broad message I try to drill into my mentees heads, bees are NOT pets!