Latest Keeping bees Podcast Episodes
Episode 305: Introducing New Queens
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - June 30, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Introducing new queens into queenless colonies can sometimes be a tricky job especially for the inexperienced beekeeper. We’ve tried several different methods and now focus on making colonies hopelessly queenless before releasing the new queen, listen in to hear more of t...
Episode 304: Unsettled Weather, Unsettled Bees
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - June 23, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, it’s raining again. The bees don’t like it, I certainly don’t like it and I’m desperate to settle in to a regular inspection routine. We’re splitting colonies in preparation for new queen introductions and thinking about the Su...
Episode 303: More Late May Rain
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - June 16, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: It’s raining again, the Spring crop is ready for the taking and I’m turning my attention to preparing colonies for splitting in readiness for the Summer borage trip. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 303 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. For all you...
Episode 302 The Shook Swarm Absconded!
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - June 09, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: At this time of the year there's just no let up. It's a huge growth period for our colonies, we're still trying to calm the urge for colonies to swarm and I've been carrying out more shook swarms to remove old, dirty combs and with luck any hidden varroa population. Hi, ...
Episode 301: Why I Choose Langstroth Hives
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - June 02, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Another crazy week of beekeeping, More swarms, Stings through my bee suit veil and some thoughts on why I have finally settled on the Langstroth hive as my preferred box for our bees. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 301 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and S...
Episode 300: Sunshine, Rain and Swarms!
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - May 26, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Who would have thought it, Episode 300 and what a week we've had. Intense Spring Sunshine, temperatures up to 20 Degrees Celsius and once again, really heavy rainfall. The perfect combination for swarming and boy have we suffered! Listen in to hear just what's been happen...
Episode 299: Bailey Comb Change
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - May 19, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Well, it looks like the weather might finally be turning a little warmer, it's not too different from last year with a late start but now it's here let's crack on, It's a good time to perform a Bailey Comb Change. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 299 of my p...
Episode 298 BBKA Spring Convention 2024
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - May 12, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm just back from the BBKA Spring Convention 2024 and have to say I had a really great time. If you've not been in recent years, make it a date next year and let's have a party! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 298 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet....
Episode 297: Beginner Beekeeper Chat
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - April 28, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Beginner beekeeper Nick Bunker joins me for a chat about his beekeeping journey and hopefully get some answers to some of the many questions he has. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 297 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Get your copy of Steve & Pau...
Episode 296: Drones, Drones, Drones
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - April 21, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: We've spotted drones in a few colonies, food stores are being replenished in most and it looks like the weather is warming up a little, time to start beekeeping! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 296 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Get your copy o...
Episode 295: A Spring Chill
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - April 14, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: With Spring progressing there's a temptation to stack supers on your hives for an early Spring crop but that might not necessarily be the best option. Listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 295 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Get...
Episode 294: Busy Bees Cosmetics
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - April 07, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Want to sell lip balms, hand creams and other cosmetic products but don't have the time or finances to go through the lengthy process of licencing and insurance? Listen in for a simple solution to boost your sales whether online, at farmer's markets or fairs. Hi, I’m St...
Episode 293: Asian Hornet Spring Update
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - March 31, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Asian Hornet is a real and present danger here in the UK, today I'm joined once again by Jackie Thomas to discuss the current position and what, if anything I should do as we head into Spring. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 293 of my podcast, Beekeeping Sh...
Episode 292: March Beekeeping Update
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - March 24, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm Back, Still struggling with the healthissues but glad to be talking beekeeping once more, and it's March already! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 292 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the li...
Episode 291: The Beekeeping Show 2024
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - February 22, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Rob Nickless, Co-Organiser of The Beekeeping Show here in the UK to discuss some of the things to look out for at the 2024 show. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 291 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Sho...
Episode 290: Modern Beekeeping
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - February 18, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Paul Beardmore from Modern Beekeeping and Happy Valley Honey to discuss his beekeeping, honey production and online beekeeping equipment business. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 289 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. ...
Episode 289 Northumberland Honey
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - February 11, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Luke Hutchinson from Northumberland Honey to talk about Mead, Honey and Queen Rearing Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 289 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Check Out Luke's website, answer a very simple question, and ...
Episode 288: Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - February 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Happy New Year, It's interview time! I'm joined by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton to discuss their new book, Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 288 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 - Tickets availa...
Episode 287: Merry Christmas 2023
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - January 07, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Planning for the new season, it's a big part of my winter, it helps me focus, it gets everything in it's place and it helps keep me optimistic for the new season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 287 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping...
Episode 286: Asian Hornet Chat
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - December 31, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Something slightly different, Today I'm chatting with Jackie Thomas, Master Beekeeper, Training Officer for the Dover and District BKA and Asian Hornet Action Team Co-Ordinator. Time to learn more about the Asian Hornet incursions into the South East of England. Hi, I’m ...
Episode 285: Freezing Bees and Spring Plans
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - December 24, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: What a very cold week we've just had, minus 5 degrees celsius overnight and it's left me shivering. No movement from any hives as our bees sit out the cold and hefting is about all we should now do. Me, I'm having a cuppa and planning the start of my new season and I thou...
Episode 284: The Winter Chill Arrives
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - December 17, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: It's getting colder and our colonies are all set for the long winter ahead, actually, not really, listen in for yet more of my attempts to catch up with this beekeeping season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 284 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. ...
Episode 283: Emergency Hive Interventions
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - December 10, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Most beekeepers will have packed away their hive tools and smoker for the Winter by now, but what if you've been unable to get your bees prepared for Winter as you normally might. Listen in for an emergency hive intervention to get back on track before Santa get's here! ...
Episode 282: Scraping Frames and Muderous Swans!
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - December 03, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: It's been an interesting week to say the least! I've been unboxing new equipment, scraping and pressing heather honey frames and witnessed a most disturbing scene, of a mute swan attacking another mute swan at the fishing lakes apiaries. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcom...
Episode 281: November Floods
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 26, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: November begins and the rain is unrelenting. The fishing lakes apiaries are surrounded by water, it is a fishing lake after all, but the river is overflowing into the lakes, back out into the river again and water is starting to creep towards my apiaries! Hi, I’m Stewart...
Episode 280: In Conversation with Bees Abroad
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 19, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: A Change to my normal podcast, as I sit down with Niki Backes and Kristina Prokopiou from the charity Bees Abroad to hear a little of what they do, and how, we beekeepers might be able to give our support. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 280 of my podcast, ...
Episode 279: CBPV Once Again
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 12, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: The very heavy rain we've had this week has rather forced me into the honey room to start the Big Autumn Clean Up. Mostly washing up along with the final phase of my current batch of soft set honey. It's given me time to reflect on the latest infection of |Chronic Bee Par...
Episode 278: The Pumpkin Patch
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - November 05, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: I'm just back from picking a giant pumpkin with my grandchildren, it's nice to know that somewhere in Essex other children are running around a big field, choosing pumpkins that our bees helped to pollinate. In other news, it's suddenly a lot cooler, something of a shock ...
Episode 277: Hampshire BKA Convention
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - October 22, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: It's October and the unseasonably warm weather persists. Our bees continue to forage the remaining Ivy flowers, and I'm chasing my tail trying to catch up with a very long list of jobs for this time of year. The good news is I recovered well enough from my cold to visit t...
Episode 276: Honey Press Ups and Downs!
Beekeeping - Short and Sweet - October 15, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsIn this week's Podcast: Warm weather continues here in Norfolk and our colonies are working hard on the Ivy that's now in full flower. It is an opportunity, for some, to grab a late crop of honey but I've been busy at the unit with cut comb and, finally, the heather honey press, it's been an int...
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