Episode 168 – Spring vs Fall Pollen: What Bees Really Need (And When) 🐝🌼🍂
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Episode 168 – Spring vs Fall Pollen: What Bees Really Need (And When) 🐝🌼🍂

53:01 Sep 11, 2025
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This episode focuses on the difference between spring and fall pollen and how seasonal shifts impact bee nutrition. We look at what bees need to raise brood, how they build fat reserves for winter, and why feeding is not the same in every season. At the end of the episode, I share my personal story of 9/11, where I was that day in DC, what I saw, and how it unfolded.What’s Inside This Episode:Tree pollen, brood buildup, and spring protein needsThe role of high-lipid fall pollen in building winter fat bodiesWhy pollen patties are not a one-size-fits-all solutionWhat to do when your fall flow never arrivesHow feeding mistakes can backfire going into winterA first-hand 9/11 account from DC and how it shaped the dayThe renovation timing that kept my mother away from the Pentagon impact zoneWhy Listen to This Episode?You will gain a clearer understanding of how bee nutrition changes by season and hear a first-hand account of 9/11 that offers perspective and reflection.More Info:🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbees🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.orgAbout the Podcast:Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5% podcast with over 600,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what does not in real-world beekeeping.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beekeeping-for-newbees/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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