Episodes
This week planting habitat for bees and other pollinators is the topic of discussion between our host Nicole and Dr. Marla Spivak of the University of MinnesotaWHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow planting habitat for bees and other pollinators is the best way to help...
Published 01/11/21
Growing mushrooms at home is the topic of conversation his week as we join Nicole and her guests Megan and Josh of Megan's Mushrooms.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow easy it is to get started growing mushrooms at home.Different ways to grow mushrooms at home.The...
Published 01/04/21
The prevention and management of common backyard chicken predators is the topic being discussed this week as we join Nicole and Dr. Matt Springer of the University of Kentucky.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNLearn which are the most common predators of your backyard...
Published 12/28/20
Join Nicole and Dr. Reid Redden, sheep & goat specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife extension as they chat about goat and sheep health.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe importance of good nutrition for goat and sheep health.How coccidia affects goats, it’s...
Published 12/21/20
Join Nicole and Dr. Merlin Tuttle and Theresa of the Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation as they discuss much-maligned bats.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNOvercoming your fear.Did bats really cause COVID-19?How & Why to attract bats.How intelligent are bats?Effects...
Published 12/14/20
Join Nicole and Farmer Fred Hoffman as they chat about how growing popcorn in your own backyard is possible. Also, hear Farmer Fred’s tips for beginning gardeners.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNGrowing popcorn in your own backyard!Growing popcorn is possible even for...
Published 12/07/20
Join Nicole and Amber Bristow whose family has been growing cranberries for the Ocean Spray Coop for generations.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNGrowing cranberries in their preferred conditionsHow to tell when a cranberry is ripeHow cranberries taste and preferences...
Published 11/30/20
Join Nicole and Charlotte of Carolina Honey Bees as they discuss how the information overwhelm can be a problem for beekeeping beginners.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhere to find reputable online sources for the beekeeping beginner.Common mistakes made by...
Published 11/22/20
Join Nicole and Dana from Sugar Water Manor as they discuss Agritourism.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat is Agritourism?What are the biggest challenges in opening an Agritourism business?Tips to help you open your own Agritourism businessHow Agritourism can help...
Published 11/16/20
Sign up for new episode alerts, access behind the scenes, and leave a question for the show and more by texting PODCAST to  (719) 292- 3207Join Nicole and Cassie as they take an in-depth look at the Asian Giant Hornet or Murder Hornet as it has recently...
Published 11/09/20
This week we join Patrick Gennetta as we turn the spotlight onto Nicole Gennetta who is your Backyard Bounty Podcast host, purveyor of Chicken Nipples, owner of Heritage Acres Market, and chief disseminator of extremely useful information at the...
Published 10/26/20
This week, Nicole is joined by Orion of Forage Colorado to discuss foraging for mushrooms and other wild edibles.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNForaging for mushrooms and what to look forWhat other edibles you can forage forHow to forage safelyWhy foraging in your...
Published 10/19/20
Sustainable bison ranching and how private ranchers helped save the bison from extinction is the topic for this week's Backyard Bounty Podcast with Nicole and her guest Pierre of Bison du Nord.
Published 10/12/20
Join Nicole and Joe Komperda AKA “Average Joe Beekeeper” as they chat about how to become a beekeeper and the Denver Broncos!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow the Denver Broncos are helping beesTried and tested resources on how to become a beekeeperWhy we need...
Published 10/06/20
Show NotesJoin Nicole as she revisits gardening tips and tricks from some of her favorite gardening episodes from the Backyard Bounty Podcast. What You'll LearnTips for what to plant.How to get started with a garden.Gardening tips and tricks for natural...
Published 08/31/20
Join Nicole and Brad Lancaster as they discuss harvesting rainwater.
Published 08/23/20
Join Nicole and Michelle of SoulyRested as they chat about how to make Maple Syrup.
Published 08/17/20
Join Nicole and Angela of Axe and Root as they chat about how to make soap at home and why working with lye may not be as scary as you think!
Published 08/10/20
Join Nicole and Annette from Azure Farm as they discuss chicken keeping and how to raise chickens.
Published 08/03/20
Join Nicole and Sandra Knauf as they discuss how self publishing books works, the cost of self publishing and the best companies for self publishing.
Published 07/20/20
Join Nicole and Matt of Carolina Chicken Coops as they discuss how to build the best DIY chicken coop, prevention against predators and the deep litter method.
Published 07/13/20
Join Nicole and Mark of of Bee Squad as they talk about Bee Squad, varroa mite treatment options and the mite check program.
Published 07/06/20
Join Nicole and Ben of the BIP Tech Team as they talk about Colony Collapse Disorder, current beekeeping trends, and what is the BIP Tech Team.
Published 07/01/20
Join Nicole and Stu Anderson as they talk all about the Flow Hive, including some of the common complaints found online!
Published 06/22/20