Best Bee Q Podcasts (2024)

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EP 147: The Snuffle Pasture for Stabled Horses 35:07

21h ago35:07

35:07

Are you interested in ways to keep your horse mentally and emotionally healthy? If your horse spends more than an hour or two in a stall, you will be interested in learning about today's guest: Marlow Morrison, inventor of the Snuffle Pasture, a unique product for stabled horses that creates relaxation and supports emotional wellness in equines of …

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EP 146: Temple Grandin, An Open Door 31:50

3d ago31:50

31:50

Temple Grandin is a world-renowned animal behaviorist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. She blazed many trails toward the humane treatment of livestock, and is the author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. Dr. Grandin also has autism, and has done as much for neurodivergent people as she has for animal…

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EP 145: How to Choose a Feed for Your Easy Keeper 34:42

13d ago34:42

34:42

It's another Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight episode, and this time, Helena and Stacy talk about how to choose a feed for those easy keepers, horses with metabolic issues, and other situations where low sugar / low starch diets are necessary for healthy horsekeeping. Plus, Helena shares an update on what's happening at Hoo Too! There's a brand new…

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Power Garden Hour 198: Top 10 Favorite Drought Tolerant Plants 35:17

13d ago35:17

35:17

This episode is sponsored by bewatersmart.info. In this episode, I discuss 10 of my favorite drought tolerant plants. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, these plants will thrive in your garden with minimal water requirements. Plus, I include pollinator information. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · Facebook · Instagr…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 197: The Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes 55:27

28d ago55:27

55:27

In this episode, I have a great conversation with the Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes. Hear about his journey becoming a plant biologist as well about his mission to debunk misinformation on the internet. We discuss his “favorite” myths and how he handles the backlash he receives on social media. Derek is a plethora of educational and entertaining…

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EP 144: Introducing Maria 36:52

1M ago36:52

36:52

When I put out a call on Faceblast for a freelance professional to come out and give me a hand with my horses, Maria Falgione and her husband Ral Ayers came rollin up my driveway. I looked at Buck and said, “Well, you never know what you’re gonna get, but you gotta keep tryin’”. And from the minute Maria and Ral said “hello”, the four of us were in…

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EP 142: Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight - Listener Q & A 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

We are back with another Triple Crown Nutrition episode. Today we answer three listener questions about equine nutrition: 1) What's the most exciting research happening in equine nutrition right now, 2) How can owners best manage feed times and exercise in sport horses, and 3) Once a horse is in good weight (or overweight), how do we manage the cha…

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EP 141: The Biomechanics of Riding, with Wendy Murdoch 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

Wendy Murdoch joins Helena in this episode to talk about the biomechanics of the horse and rider partnership, her scientific background, the Feldenkrais Method that she employs to help riders find their best balance, and much more. Listen in! This episode is brought to you by: AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium stall components and barn accessories…

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EP 140: Horse Business Bookkeeping 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

If you're running a boarding or training business and struggling to stay afloat, you need to listen to this episode. If you're a professional competitor, you need to listen to this episode. If you're an equine chiropractor, hoofcare provider, veterinarian, or hauler, you need to listen to this episode. If you are NOT a business person but you are i…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 196: Soil science, with Robert Pavlis of Garden Fundamentals 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

Soil science can be a bit confusing. How long does it take for materials to be broken down, is it good practice to add microbes and what exactly are microbes? Robert Pavlis addresses these questions and more. Check out his new podcast Garden Fundamentals plus his impressive list of books including Soil Science for Gardeners and Compost Science for …

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EP 139: Horse Brains and Bellies 51:55

4M ago51:55

51:55

We have a powerhouse episode this week, featuring our monthly Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight, where we answer questions submitted by listeners about how to best feed their horses. Plus, an exclusive audio excerpt from the life-changing book, HORSE BRAIN, HUMAN BRAIN-The Neuroscience of Horsemanship, by Janet Jones, PhD. Yes, listeners, feeding yo…

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EP 138: Voices of Aiken, Live 42:27

4M ago42:27

42:27

Brought to you by American Stalls. This episode is very different than our usual fare. The audio features a conversation between three equestrian industry professionals, each offering a perspective from very different places within the industry. Emily Hamel is a 5* eventer, Samantha Baer is a trainer who specializes in developing and matchmaking ho…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 195: Montana gardening, with Theri Vasina L’Hirondelle 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

If I was picked up and dropped into a gardening zone relatively different than mine, it would be a huge steep learning curve. I love talking to gardeners from zones different than my zone 9b and it doesn’t get much different than zone 3. I have a fun and educational chat with Theri Vasina LHirondelle who grows amazing flowers and veggies in Montana…

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EP 137: Hoo Too and Horse Nutrition 35:00

5M ago35:00

35:00

In this episode, Helena shares some big news from Hoo Too in South Carolina, and we welcome back equine nutrition specialist from Triple Crown, Stacy Andersen, to answer listener questions about flax allergies, anti-inflammatory ingredients, healthy versus unhealthy manure, and much more. Do your horse a big favor today and listen in! This episode …

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EP 136: The Equestrian Entrepreneur 36:42

5M ago36:42

36:42

A few key elements are necessary to call oneself a professional. Those are: education, experience, and wisdom. And possibly one more: enthusiasm. Today's guest is a horse professional, entrepreneur, and host of The Equestrian Entrepreneur podcast. Samantha Baer is based in the Aiken horse community, develops lovely performance horses, and makes hor…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 194: Aroids, with Bruce Ritter 1:10:42

5M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Dieffenbachia, ‘pothos’, Monstera… a great majority of houseplants are in the Araceae family which most people shorten to just say Aroids. I discuss this broad family with UC Davis Botanical Conservatory volunteer extraordinaire Bruce Ritter. He has revamped our collection and he shares all his tips and tricks with us. Help support feral cat rescue…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 193: February To Do List 35:10

5M ago35:10

35:10

Believe it or not, spring is around the corner. Here in NorCal, it is still wet with periods of cold, so one does have to be careful with working soil and protecting from potentially freezes. LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season. It is time to plant: · Broccoli · Cabbage · Carrots · Cauliflower · Collards, swiss chard · Kale · Leeks · Loose l…

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EP 135: Equine Nutrition in Depth, with Clair Thunes, Ph.D. 38:37

6M ago38:37

38:37

In this second episode of our new Triple Crown Nutrition Series, Helena is joined by Dr. Clair Thunes, a Ph.D. and equine nutrition expert, to answer questions submitted by our listeners. Deciding what to feed our horses can be daunting. Some horse owners rely on their trainers for guidance, others rely on the barn manager, or even random tidbits f…

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EP 134: Road to the Horse with Tik Maynard 43:55

6M ago43:55

43:55

This episode features an in-depth, personal conversation with Tik Maynard, an elite-level eventer, trainer, clinician, and author. Tik's balanced and artful approach to horsemanship is changing the way trainers prepare sport horses for their work, in many different disciplines. His first book, "IN THE MIDDLE ARE THE HORSEMEN", is a favorite among h…

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EP 133: Feeding Forage Q&A with Triple Crown Nutrition 25:42

6M ago25:42

25:42

Deciding what to feed our horses can be daunting. Some horse owners rely on their trainers for guidance, others rely on the barn manager, or even random tidbits from the Internet. Thankfully, there are people and companies for whom equine nutrition is a speciality. In this first episode of our new Triple Crown Nutrition Series, Helena is joined by …

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EP 132: What People with ADHD Have in Common with Horses 45:15

7M ago45:15

45:15

If it seems to you that Attention Deficit / Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD) is everywhere these days, you're not wrong. There are a variety of reasons as to why this particular neurodivergency is diagnosed with greater frequency than ever before. Most of those reasons have to do with advances in research and technology. ADHD seems to function an awf…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 192: December To Do, Listener Q&A 42:04

7M ago42:04

42:04

It’s here – the last To Do list of the year. So far it has been a mild winter, with regards to both temperature and moisture. It is the time to plant another round of winter vegetables, work on pest management, and start planning for your spring garden. We are at the apex of short days, so time to work is limited. Episode includes Listener Q&A, wit…

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EP 131: Updates from Hoo Too, and a New Book by Mary Ann Simonds 51:44

7M ago51:44

51:44

Understanding is the key to success and contentment with horses, no matter what you do with them. If you're a backyarder who treasures the minutiae of horsekeeping, or a champion reiner, understanding the nature of all horses, as well as the unique temperament and experiences of the individual horse, makes a huge difference in how well a horse feel…

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EP 130: The Journey from Rhode Island to South Carolina 36:03

8M ago36:03

36:03

Wowie! We are finally here, in our southern home for the winter. Helena, Buck, Siouxsie, Brody, Clarabelle, Jack, Lola, and Cheeto. We drove 18 hours with a trailer full of hay and a truck full of cats to land safely at our farm in Aiken, South Carolina. Well, technically, we are in Windsor, a little hamlet within the Aiken community. It took a lot…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 191: Kids gardening literature, with author Collin Pine 37:35

8M ago37:35

37:35

How do we ensure the next generations become stewards of the land? Of course exposing them to nature and getting them outdoors but also having conversations and reading with them. I talk with author, Collin Pine, about his children’s book ‘The Garden Next Door’ and how its message is more important than ever. Collin’s latest book is called “The Gar…

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EP 129: Herbs and Tracks and Roundabouts at the Cornish Ranch Track Livery 38:51

8M ago38:51

38:51

In this episode, brought to you by our friends at American Stalls, Helena chats with Hannah Ely, proprietor of the Cornish Ranch Track Livery in Cornwall, England. The Cornish Ranch has an interesting track system that includes lots and lots of hay, water buckets that are full of delightful suprises, and an approach to horsekeeping that honors the …

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Flower Power Garden Hour 190: Gardening can be Murder (in literature), with author Marta McDowell 53:15

9M ago53:15

53:15

Gardening can be murder... that is what a lot of people who claim to have a brown thumb think. But in this case, I’m discussing murder mystery books and their links to gardening. Author, Marta McDowell, joins me to discuss her new book “Gardening Can Be Murder: How poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers’.…

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EP 128: EC Pro Software for Barn Owners 26:59

9M ago26:59

26:59

A new, totally tricked out software program for barn owners that's unlike anything else on the market today. EC Pro put out a press release, and it piqued Helena's interest. After digging in to the features of the program, a lightbulb went off in her mind as she realized the potential of this platform to revolutionize the boarding business. EC Pro …

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Flower Power Garden Hour 189: Trees, with Arborist Pamela Sanchez of the Sacramento Tree Foundation 1:03:08

9M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Trees -- we all know how important they are. But what are the best trees for zone 9? How exactly do you properly plant, stake and water a new tree? Pamela Sanchez -- Certified Arborist and Education Programs Manager for the Sacramento Tree Foundation -- joins me to discuss these topics and more. Pamela and the Sacramento Tree can be found at: · Web…

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EP 127: Tracking Your Horse's Water Consumption with Cascada 32:23

9M ago32:23

32:23

This episode is brought to you by: AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium quality stall components and barn accessories. Do you know how much water your horse drinks each day? Can you be sure they are getting enough? One of the primary causes of equine colic is an insufficiently hydrated digestive system. What if we could monitor exactly how much water…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 188: October To Do, Listener Q&A 38:59

10M ago38:59

38:59

It is the October To Do List, and that means it is a very busy time in the garden. Clean up from summer vegetables and prepping for fall and winter. The days are cooler, but shorter – which means you have to work efficiently and hard. Episode includes Listener Q&A, with topics listed below. It is time to plant: · Fava beans · Beets · Bok choy · Car…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 187: Seeds, with Jennifer Jewell of Cultivating Place podcast 57:48

10M ago57:48

57:48

Seeds. As gardeners we sow them, order them, harvest them, and sometime try to prevent them. Author and gardener Jennifer Jewell delves even deeper into the science and importance of seeds in her new book ‘What We Sow’. We discuss her inspiration for the book and talk about why seeds are so important in our ecosystem, cultures and overall survival …

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EP 126: Air Cooling Systems for Horse Barns 28:27

10M ago28:27

28:27

In search of something that can help keep your horses cool during extreme heat events, but that isn't quite as dramatic as installing an A/C unit in your barn? Consider a mist cooling system! This episode's guest is Bashil Patel with Mistcooling, Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of a product that can drop the ambient air temperature by 10-20 degree…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 186: Firesafe and water wise gardening, with Soleil Tranquilli of Tranquill Gardens 1:10:31

11M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

As a plant person with minimal design skills, I’m in awe of people with both skill sets. In this episode I talk to Soleil Tranquilli about how she combines her artistic design ability with her wealth of plant knowledge to create firesafe, water wise and tranquil gardens. She is the owner of Tranquill Gardens as well as being a Certified watershed W…

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EP 125: Barn Entry Doors by American Stalls, a Q & A 21:01

11M ago21:01

21:01

No part of a horse barn is arbitrary. At least, it shouldn’t be. Every square inch of the space in which you keep your horses has a purpose, including the spaces where nothing exists - like doors. In this episode, Helena covers some of American Stalls' most frequently asked questions about barn entry doors, and shares some key installation tips so …

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Flower Power Garden Hour 185: September To Do, Listener Q&A, Horticulture News 43:54

11M ago43:54

43:54

It is the September To Do List – believe it or not, we are in full Fall prep time. Lots of cool weather vegetables to start planting, and tons of clean up and pruning. Summer may have been easy in the garden, but it’s time to get the gloves on and get to work. Episode includes Listener Q&A and a discussion around current published articles in the h…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 184: Passion vines and houseplant care, with Justin Hancock of Costa Farms 1:25:18

11M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

You can say that my guest, Justin Hancock, is passionate about passion vines! But he is also passionate about anything that grows. As a horticulturalist for one of the top nurseries, Costa Farms, he gets to surround himself with all types of plants. We discuss, of course, passion vines as well as houseplant care. Justin and Costa Farms can be found…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 183: August To Do, Horticulture News, Listener Q&A 1:04:35

12M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

It is the August To Do List, and we are having a gorgeous summer that is offering up IDEAL garden conditions. Vegetable and fruit harvests are bountiful, but there is prep work for fall piling up. It is time to: Plant seeds in ground, including: beets, cabbage, carrots, turnips, potatoes Prep garden beds for Fall planting in September: Weed, compos…

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EP 123: The Problem with Clicker Training 54:15

12M ago54:15

54:15

"Any training can be done poorly and cause problems … it is not R+ that is causing the problem. It is the lack of understanding of how to properly apply the science." -Shawna Karrasch In this episode, Helena is joined by the equine clicker OG, Shawna Karrasch, to discuss the recent trend of horse training experts on social media (often with thousan…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 182: Replace your lawn with a cacti/succulent garden, with Gianluca Bacci 1:02:13

12M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Want to replace your lawn with a cacti/succulent garden? Here’s how. My coworker and succulent grower extraordinaire, Gianluca Bacci, joins me to discuss succulent growing tips. We talk about major do’s and don’ts of succulent care plus why the saguaro cacti of Arizona are dying. Gianluca can be found at: · Instagram: marinsect_gianluca To ask ques…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 181: Balcony gardens, with Deborah Holtschlag of PlantTraps 47:13

1y ago47:13

47:13

Many of us walk around with ideas/inventions in our head but don’t follow through with them for numerous reasons. In this episode, I talk with inventor/founder of PlantTraps, Deborah Holtschlag, about how she came up with an idea and ran with it. We discuss her products that turn balconies into amazing gardens as well as her journey from idea to ma…

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EP 122: Getting Organized and Making Energy 37:59

12M ago37:59

37:59

In this episode, we are talking simplicity, and how it can help you streamline your barn work and your business. There are several ways to simplify your workflow. Today we’re going to discuss three key strategies that will help you streamline, free up energy, and remov blocking entities in your barn. Joining Helena as co-host once again, is Buck Ha…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 180: July To Do & Listener Q&A 39:54

1y ago39:54

39:54

It is the July To Do List, and we are in the HEAT of summer. Garden work is relegated to morning and (maybe) late afternoon given the blistering temperatures. Luckily, it is not the busiest time of the year garden wise – hopefully most of your time is spent harvesting vegetables. Plenty to do still from a maintenance perspective, and believe it or …

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EP 121: The Right Way to Build a Riding Arena 38:36

1y ago38:36

38:36

If you recall Helena’s Arena From Hell project, you may remember that she put a 140′ x 80′ sand ring in at Hoo Hollow back in 2021. While the arena is just about perfect today, it took a lot of tears, sweat, and money to get it that way. The hardest part about that whole debacle, however, was that it didn’t have to be so horrible. If only Dickie Os…

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FPGH 179. Tomato Myths (& more) 49:01

1y ago49:01

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By Marlene Simon

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EP 120: Turning the Corner with Tik (Part 2 of 2) 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

The road we travel to success with horses can be a long and arduous one. And when we turn a corner, it feels like we are getting closer to success. This is part 2 of 'Turning the Corner with Tik', a success story that follows Helena's journey with Siouxise. From struggling as a DIY horse trainer, to finding confidence as both a leader and a friend …

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EP 119: Approaching a Corner with Siouxsie (Part 1 of 2) 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

The road we travel to success with horses can be a long and arduous one. Sometimes it is full of twists and turns, and when we turn a corner, it feels like we’re actually getting closer to success. In this special 2-part episode, Buck Harris once again serves as host, helping Helena share her experiences with Siouxsie, and explain how turning a cor…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 178: June To Do & Listener Q&A 43:09

1y ago43:09

43:09

It is the June To Do List, and here in Zone 9 it seems that summer has arrived. Hot weather is becoming the daily norm, and everything is quickly drying up from a very wet winter. At this point in the garden a lot of the hard prep work has been done and we now begin summer maintenance mode. It is time to plant: · Perennials, roses, herbs, veggies… …

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EP 118: Dr. Seamans on Dying Racehorses 47:27

1y ago47:27

47:27

Here we are again, discussing why horses are dying on the track, either racing or preparing to race in some of the biggest events in the equine world. With all of the money, effort, and time invested in these horses, why does the national spotlight keep finding something awful to shine on at the racetrack? In this episode, I welcome back our favori…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 177: Essential Oils, with Amy Anthony of NYC Aromatica 1:06:15

1y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

For centuries people have been harvesting and obtaining oils from plants. From lavender to Frankincense, researchers know that oils are important compounds in plants for many reasons. In this episode I talk to aromatherapy expert, Amy Anthony of NYC Aromatica, all about essential oils and how you can utilize them in your life. We touch upon distill…

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