When it comes to keeping bees, there are some must-have beekeeping supplies to have on hand for keeping a healthy hive and colony. But are all the supplies out there necessary? Probably not! Listen to this podcast with beekeeping expert Adam Martin as he shares which beekeeping supplies are a must-have and which we can ignore. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post that accompanies this podcast here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/must-have-beekeeping-supplies/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Chit Chat 10:10 - Must Have Beekeeping Supplies 10:25 - Hive Boxes 15:00 - Frames 22:32 - Feeders 25:59 - Bee Suit/Gloves 29:50 - Smoker 31:00 - Hive Tool 32:45 - Bee Brush ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. Click to learn more about our monthly In The Homesteading Kitchen Magazine.   Click to sign up for the And before you go, grab my favorite (and easy) homemade cream of chicken soup recipe (or cream of ANYTHING) and never buy that canned stuff from the store again. - CarolynCream of Chicken Soup Recipe (Or ANY Cream of Soup Recipe)