Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Stewart Spinks

Episodes 396
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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87%
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A 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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S1E395 Episode 395: Rain Delays Inspections

Jun 07, 2026 20m

In this week's Podcast: Wouldn’t you just know it, on the one day I really needed to carry out some inspections, it’s rained. It was cold, and it just kept raining all morning, the result, next day,…

S1E394 Episode 394: Spring Honey Crop

May 31, 2026 16m

In this week's Podcast: The weather has been typically Spring like, warmer days, but with chilly nights. The double brood method has worked well in managing Spring growth and the Spring Honey Crop is…

S1E393 Episode 393 More Swarms and Nectar Flows

May 24, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: It’s been yet another swarmy week with another two collected from my own apiaries. We have a nectar flow at the farm, and I’m using that to draw out more frames of…

S1E392 Episode 392: Colony Spring Growth

May 17, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: Swarm number two safely collected, and it was a big one! If you’re collecting swarms, always go with a bigger box than you think you’ll need, stay tuned to hear why!Hi, I’m…

S1E391 Episode 391: April Showers & Cold Inspections

May 10, 2026 19m

In this week's Podcast: We’re off and running and in April, that means very changeable weather, intermittent showers, and some chilly inspections days. I had this just yesterday and although the bees…

S1E390 Episode 390: Spring Stings and Swarms

May 03, 2026 19m

In this week's Podcast: My plans for a gentle stroll into Spring were thrown off track this week when I received a call telling one of my colonies had swarmed. It was just the 2nd of April, too late…

S1E389 Episode 389: A Cold March Week

Apr 26, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: Well the week of warmer weather has suddenly turned cold and with it, a halt to my early inspections. We’re always busy though and with that in mind, I’ve been back to the…

S1E388 Episode 388: The Excitement of First Inspections

Apr 19, 2026 19m

In this week's Podcast: First inspections, such an exciting moment in the season. An opportunity to have a quick look, at how our colonies have coped with the long winter months. This is just what I…

S1E387 Episode 387: First Spring Inspections

Apr 12, 2026 17m

In this week's Podcast: Early inspections are just around the corner and with it, an opportunity to see how our colonies have fared over the Winter months. If you do take a look, do you know what…

S1E386 Episode 386: Shook Swarm & Bailey Comb Change

Apr 05, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: As we head into Spring beekeepers will, no doubt,  be contemplating various techniques to use on their hives to maximise the seasons honey crop. Techniques such as the Shook…

S1E385 Episode 385: The Demaree or Split Board Method

Mar 29, 2026 19m

In this week's Podcast: The Demaree method, honestly, I’ve always failed with it, on the other hand, my version using a split board is so much more effective and reliable. An important consideration…

S1E384 Episode 384: The Artificial Swarm

Mar 22, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: It won’t be long before the early March Sunshine arrives and many beekeepers will start to stress a little, or maybe a lot, over their colonies swarming. The Artificial Swarm…

S1E383 Episode 383: Beehive Spring Clean

Mar 15, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: I talked about Nosema last week, and it got me thinking about the things I do to give my honeybees the very best opportunity at the start of the new season to produce a lovely…

S1E382 Episode 382: Nosema 2026

Mar 08, 2026 17m

In this week's Podcast: Nosema apis and Nosema Ceranae. Two, spore forming, parasitic Microsporidia!  They sound like something of a horror show for our bees and the effects of a heavy infection can…

S1E381 Episode 381: The Honey Room

Mar 01, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: The past week has been all about the move home. I’m glad to say the office is getting there, but the honey room, well, that’s another story!Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to…

S1E380 Episode 380: A Successful Beekeeping Season

Feb 22, 2026 17m

In this week's Podcast: We have a few weeks yet until the start of the new beekeeping season. How can I make sure this year is as successful for my bees and me as it can possible be? Stay tuned to…

S1E379 Episode 379: Buying a Honeybee Nucleus Colony

Feb 15, 2026 17m

In this week's Podcast: We’ve had some sunny weather for a change, I’ve been able to get out to an Apiary full of nucleus colonies. So this week, as promised, my take on what to look out for if…

S1E377 Episode 378: Snow Covered Apiaries

Feb 08, 2026 19m

In this week's Podcast: With the recent appearance of snow in our apiaries there’s a belated Christmassy feel to the scene, not that it lasted very long at all for me here in Norfolk. We’ve been…

S1E377 Episode 377: My Beekeeping Plans 2026

Feb 01, 2026 19m

In this week's Podcast: A very Happy New Year to you all. It's a chilly start to 2026 so I've stayed in the office and figured now would be a good time to spill the beans on my beekeeping plans for…

S1E376 Episode 376 My Beekeeping Review 2025

Jan 18, 2026 18m

In this week's Podcast: With just a few days left before Christmas I thought it an opportune moment to reflect back on the beekeeping year that was 2025. The highs, the lows and the ups and the…

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