Beekeeping - Short and Sweet
310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsA Beekeeping Podcast for the Inquisitive Beekeeper with a Short Attention Span! BeeFarmer, YouTuber (The Norfolk Honey Company, Patreon Host (www.patreon.com/norfolkhoney), Beekeeping mentor to 1000's of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.
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Episode 207: Scaling Up My Beekeeping
May 15, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week's Podcast: My main priority this year is scaling up my beekeeping operation, this week we took the first step by introducing an additional 50 colonies, stay tuned to hear how I got on. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 207 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beeke...
Episode 206: Let The Fun Begin!
May 08, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: It's been frosty of late but with warmer temperatures forecast for the next couple of weeks I'm excited to get cracking with our new season, listen in to hear what I've been up to and what I have planned. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 206 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeepe...
Episode 205: Cold Snap, Swarm Risk!
May 01, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this week's Podcast: A late March cold snap and the bees are again clustered tightly against sub-zero overnight temperatures. Building colony strength and confinement in the hive is likely to trigger panic among some beekeepers and the dreaded swarming season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 205 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable ho...
Episode 204: First Inspections 2022
April 24, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: We've found ourselves basking in temperatures more like Summer than Spring, First inspections have been carried out and there's no real surprise in the results. Stay tuned to hear what I found. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 204 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides ...
Episode 203: Drones, Huh, What Are They Good For?
April 17, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this week's Podcast: Warm, warm sunshine but there's still a chill in the air, mind-March and things are starting to stir, but what about those drones, where are they, what are they and what jobs do they perform. Listen to me today as I drone on! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 203 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyon...
Episode 202: Spring Inspections? Not Yet!
April 08, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this week's Podcast: The month of March always brings a sense of Anticipation, warmer days, shorter nights and bees out flying. But wait, there are still a few more weeks to go until we're out of the cold and can start to get back into the bee hives. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 202 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for eve...
Episode 201: What's the Point of a Nuc Box?
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this week's Podcast: I was recently asked a question as to why and how anyone would want to use a nuc box. Listen in to find out all about these very useful beekeeping boxes Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 201 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possi...
Episode 200: How To Profit From Your Season
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this week's Podcast: How can you profit from your beekeeping season? Not specifically in a financial way but just making your season successful, this was just the topic of a talk I gave this week and I thought I would share some tips from that talk on this auspicious occasion of my 200th podcast. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 200 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper -...
Episode 199: High Winds and Big Pallets
March 18, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week's Podcast: It's a windy old week and I've been stacking pallets a little too high, I'm feeling a little nervous and it's not just the weather, listen in for the latest updates. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 199 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping e...
Episode 198: Big Plans Afoot
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week's Podcast: Exciting news this week, so much so, I don't really know where to start! I need more bees, more hives and more room, listen in to hear how our season has hit a fork in the road and I've decided to say yes to the opportunity and further develop my honey production business. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 198 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - '...
Episode 197: Snowdrops, Washing Soda and Toothache!
March 04, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week's Podcast: At Last, I've seen my first snowdrops, we've been over at the workshop boiling frames and I have a rather painful toothache to contend with! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 197 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along...
Episode 196: Timing In Beekeeping Is Everything
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this week's Podcast: Getting the timing right when you're messing with your bees can be crucial to a good season, today I'm starting to look at specific timings that will affect the early part of our season here in Norfolk. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 196 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper...
Episode 195: Feeding Time
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: We've finally completed the Winter treatments, three rounds of oxalic acid sublimation and my thoughts now turn to what might be the most vulnerable time for our colonies, I'm also checking for Nosema, and chat about late winter feeding. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 195 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobb...
Eppisode 194: Splits Boards and Demaree
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this week's Podcast: While it's cold I've been trying to explain on video the new split board method which is very similar to the Demaree swarm control method, today I'll try to explain the subtle differences and I have some good news finally about the truck and trailer question. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 194 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeep...
Episode 193: Varroa Population Growth Can Be Frightening
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this week's Podcast: It's turned frosty outside, I've more Varroa chat and an update on other beekeeping stuff to keep you amused, if only for a short while. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 193 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with ...
Episode 192: Happy New Year!
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: One year ends and another begins, our beekeeping calendar continues and as reports come in about high varroa numbers I wanted to remind everyone about the dangers of Oxalic Acid. Stay safe folks. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 192 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provide...
Episode 191: Merry Christmas Everyone!
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBIn this week's Podcast: Merry Christmas Everyone, It's Christmas Eve. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 191 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either...
Episode 190: Impulse Buys and That Damned Truck!
January 14, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this week's Podcast: Sharing the adventures that don't always go to plan are sometimes the most helpful to others. Listen in for more truck troubles and the result of being an impulse buyer! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 190 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeepin...
Episode 189: Planning for 2022
January 07, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: With the Winter Solstice just around the corner it's time to flesh out some of those plans and get it down on paper. Consolidation in some areas, Growth in others, it's an exciting time to be a Bee Farmer. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 189 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeep...
Episode 188: Home Sweet Home
December 24, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBIn this week's Podcast: Jet-lagged, not at all, back from the States and rested up ready to crack on with our Winter clean up. So, keep your seat belts securely fastened in case of turbulence and let's talk beekeeping! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 188 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provide...
Episode 187: Trailers and Association Struggles
December 17, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: It's Holiday time, I'm off to the States, we've appointed a new apiary manager for our association and I've some new ideas for swarm control. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 187 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along ...
Episode 186: Keep Calm and Plan Early!
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this week's Podcast: I've just returned from a trip to catch up with the borage and pumpkin farmer we worked with through the Summer. We had an interesting chat and there are big plans for next season, let's get planning! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 186 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper pr...
Episode 185: First Frosts
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week's Podcast: It's been a chilly old week, I'm here to advocate you sell some honey and I've had a trip to Milton Keynes to stock up on honey room equipment. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 185 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, alon...
Episode 184: Question Time
November 26, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: Questions, Questions, Questions. You sent them in, and I'll do my best to give you an answer. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 184 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won...
Episode 183: It's Microscopy Season
November 19, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this week's Podcast: As the days get shorter and the darker nights arrive you might be thinking there's less beekeeping to do but never fear it's time to dust down the microscope and delve into the microscopic world of pollen. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 183 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeep...
Episode 182: The Autumn Clean Up
November 12, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: This week I've been waging war on pests and diseases, it's not a complicated process and most would call it good housekeeping. Time then to put on the rubber gloves, light the stove and start the Autumn clean up. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 182 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the ...
Episode 181: Fuel Shortages and Beekeeping Incompetence!
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this week's Podcast: The apiaries continue to get their Autumn tidy-up and I discover that I need to get a grip of my storage challenges before my hives get destroyed by an old adversary. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 181 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping e...
Episode 180: Farmers Markets and Treatment Removal
October 29, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this week's Podcast: Farmers markets and country fairs, sometimes they're great sometimes they're a flop, stay tuned to hear how I got on last week at the Holkham Hall Plant Fair here in Norfolk. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 180 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beek...
Episode 179: Chilly Mornings and Weekend Markets
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this week's Podcast: The chilly mornings have begun, the nucs continue to pack away the fondant and I'm preparing products for a weekend market. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 179 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast ...
Episode 178: Difficult Decisions
October 15, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this week's Podcast: Our Autumn feeding continues, I'm uniting weaker colonies and we've even had a September swarm! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 178 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees w...
Episode 177: Early Autumn Heatwave
October 08, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this week's Podcast: It's a scorcher! Temperatures have been hitting the high 20's Celsius, that's up in the 80's Fahrenheit. It's a great time for continued inspections to make sure colonies are Queen right. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 177 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the be...
Episode 176: Autumn Colony Assessments
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's Podcast: In this week's Podcast, Finally, we have all the colonies home safely and the process of assessing, feeding and uniting starts in earnest. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 176 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along wi...
Episode 175: Sometimes Beekeeping Goes Wrong!
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this week's Podcast: The return from the borage continues and I'm confronted with bees that really don't want to stay in their new homes! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 175 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delive...
Episode 174: Late Summer Splits & Apiary Maintenance
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 174 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: This week, troubles with Splits, queens disappearing and a jungle of an apiary that needs urgent attention Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery servic...
Episode 173: Our Honey Extraction Kit
September 10, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 173 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: This week I'm in the Honey Room and we've got a few nice bits of kit to help make the job easier without breaking the bank. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fas...
Episode 172: Supers, Varroa and Wasps
September 03, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 172 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: It's an exciting time of the year, It's honey harvest time, but it's also a time to stay focussed and make sure we're on track for the Autumn. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, alo...
Episode 171: Is My Honey Ready?
August 27, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 171 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: This week's big question on social media and from those beginner beekeepers I mentor has been "Is my Honey Ready to Extract?" Stay tuned to let me explain how you can judge for yourself. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the b...
Episode 170: The End is Nigh!
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 170 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: One Week to go, just one more week and my traditional season end will be upon us. With so much still to do, I have a race to get the honey room ready for the big extraction. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value bee...
Episode 169: Prepping Nucs for Autumn
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 169 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: I'm not sure where Summer is as yet, we've had cooler, wet days with a few brighter intervals but nothing to get very excited about, I am getting excited about our Autumn Nuc plans though. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the...
Episode 168: The Top Bar Hive Disaster
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 168 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: I'm always willing to share when I get things wrong and this week I discovered a calamity with the Top Bar Hive. Listen in to hear what went wrong. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible...
Episode 167: Moving Bees, Preventing Disasters!
July 30, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 167 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Have you ever tried to move bee hives? Just a couple of feet or maybe a hundred miles, either way it needs careful consideration, sometimes it goes well, other times, well let's just say you have to put it down to experience! Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for every...
Episode 166: Borage and The Truck
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 166 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Borage and my Ford Ranger Truck, these are the two things keeping me awake at night at the moment, listen in to find out why. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-f...
Episode 165: A Funny Thing Happened
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 165 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: I have a question for you, Do swarms have a preference for where they settle? Two swarms, just days apart, both in the same tree, is that just coincidence? Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups Thornes Beehives: Spanset Straps available here Jo...
Episode 164: Working Safely in the Apiary
July 09, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 164 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: This week we have another week of glorious sunshine, complaints about the heat and a warning about beekeepers Health and Safety in the apiary. Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Rel...
Episode 163: Dripping Nectar and Collecting Pollen
July 02, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 163 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: It's been a solid week of sunshine, the hives are dripping with nectar and I've also started collecting some pollen, listen in to find out why. Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Re...
Episode 162: Rain Stops Play
June 25, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 162 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Once again the weather has me beaten, but there's warmer weather heading our way and so I'm starting my queen rearing programme. Simon The Beekeeper - Bee Suit, Nicot Kits and Much More Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups Join Our Beekeeping ...
Episode 161: Swarms, Splits, Stings and Things
June 18, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 161 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Four seasons in one week, swarms that refuse to stay, being picked on by stinging bees and a Spring honey crop that's disappearing fast, so much to enjoy in this beekeepers world. Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups Join Our Beekeeping Commun...
Episode 160: So It Begins!
June 11, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 160 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Eventually, the weather breaks, the sun shines and all hell breaks loose! We've been out and about inspecting colonies adding boxes and chasing swarms! Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: ...
Episode 159: It's Still Cold!
June 04, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 159 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Another frosty week, cold days and would you believe it, starving bees, It's May for heaven's sake! Swarming is imminent but when are we ever going to get into our hives, stay tuned for this week's update on all things beekeeping here at The Norfolk Honey Company. Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fond...
Episode 158: Do Pheasants Have Ears?
May 28, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 158 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: It's official, this has been the frostiest April for the last 60 years, that's the frostiest April I've ever seen, no wonder the bees are still shivering. Never fear, May is on its way with warmer weather for us and our bees to enjoy. Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Sub...