Backwards Beekeeping guru Kirk Anderson (aka Kirkobeeo) brings a shopvac-turned-beehive over to Erik & Kelly of homegrownevolution.com. Once there, he shows us how to do a cut-out, which is a live transplant of a bee hive from a bad location into a good one. Video directed by Russell Bates. Music by The Incredible Moses Leroy.
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Backwards Beekeepers TV: Smoker and Hive Basics
Kirk Anderson (aka Kirkobeeo) shows new beekeepers how to light a smoker and do a basic hive inspection. Video directed by Russell Bates. Find more at www.BackwardsBeekeepers.com
Backwards Beekeepers TV: Swarm capture and hive rescue.
Kirkobeeo visits the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles to capture a bee swarm and rescue a hive living in the garden behind a historic theater.
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Backwards Beekeepers TV: The Honey Harvest
Backwards Beekeeping guru Kirk Anderson (aka Kirkobeeo) takes honey from two of his hives–one of which becomes very testy during the process. Then Kirk demonstrates the easy crush-and-strain method of honey extraction. This is the part of beekeeping that gets everyone the most excited.
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