A Beehive Is Your Backyard Pharmacy!

What do you get when you combine a French beekeeper, illegal rooftop beehives in Manhattan, a legendary bee venom pioneer, and a healthy dose of curiosity? One seriously sweet episode of Bee Love Beekeeping! Host & beekeeper Eric Bennett, chats with Jean-François La Rivière, a beekeeper and apitherapy expert living in southwestern France, who shares the wild story of sneaking honey bees onto a New York City rooftop—black garbage bags and elevator rides included. _____________ It's Time For Winter Bee Prep! $10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ • Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10 _____________ From Manhattan’s urban apiaries to the rolling pastures of France, Jean-François has spent years exploring the fascinating world of bees and their remarkable products. Then it’s time to get sticky with apitherapy—the traditional use of bee products like honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax, and even bee venom for health and medicinal care. Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just curious about what your honey bees are making besides honey, this conversation is packed with history, unusual adventures, and enough bee-related rabbit holes to keep you buzzing! VIDEO VERSION Now Available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube _____________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your next order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ [email protected] https://beehealthyfarms.com/ https://www.chezlesabeilles.com/en/