Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

By Stewart Spinks

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 100

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February 15, 2026Episode 379: Buying a Honeybee Nucleus Colony
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 you’re thinking of buying a nucleus colony for the start of the new season.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 379 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.
Support the show
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February 08, 2026Episode 378: Snow Covered Apiaries
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 feeding warm fondant to some of our nucleus colonies and that’s triggered a social media response, listen in and I’ll explain exactly what I’ve been up to.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 378 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you
Support the show
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20min
February 01, 2026Episode 377: My Beekeeping Plans 2026
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 the coming year.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 377 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show
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20min
January 18, 2026Episode 376 My Beekeeping Review 2025
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 downs! All feeding in to my plans for 2026.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 376 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.
Support the show
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19min
January 11, 2026Episode 375: Don't Stop Hefting
In this week's Podcast: We’re well into December now, fast approaching the Winter Solstice, that shortest day of the year. Then we’re on the slow road back to Spring and all the fun that the warmer weather brings us, but what’s going on in our hives right now, here’s what I think……
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 375 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.
Support the show
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18min
January 04, 2026Episode 374: Pollen Microscopy for Beekeepers
In this week's Podcast: Happy December everyone, and with activity slowing down around the apiaries it’s an ideal time to dust down the microscopes and see what’s floating around in some of our honey samples.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 374 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show
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18min
December 28, 2025Episode 373: Boiling Frames or Not?
In this week's Podcast: I’ve spent a bit of time at the workshop sorting through old super frames and trying to decide what’s the best way forward in terms of cleaning or not. Do we spend time and money boiling them, or is it better all round to consign them to the bonfire and start over?
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 373 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.
Support the show
...more
18min
December 21, 2025Episode 372: Rescuing a Colony?
In this week's Podcast: The colder weather is upon us and it now feels like it should in November! I’ve been out and about around our apiaries and decided to rescue a small colony rather than let them die. I’m not sure if this is sensible or just a waste of time and effort. Listen in for the full sorry saga.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 372 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show
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19min
December 14, 2025Episode 371: Storm Claudia
In this week's Podcast: Storm Claudia hits and it feels like the rain will never stop. I’ve been having a go at building a hive and still haven’t been able to sort out my colony that’s been attacked by wasps. Here’s this week’s beekeeping updates.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 371 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show
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17min
December 07, 2025Episode 370: Honeybee Pests and Diseases - Part 3
In this week's Podcast: Having discussed the more serious pests and diseases that can affect our colonies, it’s time to finish off our Varroa chat and conclude with some of the less problematic issues that we sometimes encounter.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 370 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:
Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
VMD Website: Click HERE
Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:
Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show
...more
19min

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