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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July 07, 2024Episode 306: Borage and Cut Comb
In this week's Podcast: It still doesn’t feel like we’ve really got started with our beekeeping season yet in the next couple of weeks Borage will start flowering and the Summer nectar flow will be in full flow. Time for more preparations and I also turn my attention towards Cut Comb Honey production.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 306 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

For all your beekeeping supplies visit Modern Beekeeping www.modernbeekeeping.co.uk
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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19min
June 30, 2024Episode 305: Introducing New Queens
In 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 this almost foolproof method!

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 305 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

For all your beekeeping supplies visit Modern Beekeeping www.modernbeekeeping.co.uk
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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16min
June 23, 2024Episode 304: Unsettled Weather, Unsettled Bees
In 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 Summer nectar flow that’s heading our way.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 304 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

For all your beekeeping supplies visit Modern Beekeeping www.modernbeekeeping.co.uk
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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15min
June 16, 2024Episode 303: More Late May Rain
In 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 your beekeeping supplies visit Modern Beekeeping www.modernbeekeeping.co.uk
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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16min
June 09, 2024Episode 302 The Shook Swarm Absconded!
In 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, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 302 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

For all your beekeeping supplies visit Modern Beekeeping www.modernbeekeeping.co.uk
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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17min
June 02, 2024Episode 301: Why I Choose Langstroth Hives
In 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 Sweet.

Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the link below.
Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton
ISBN: 978-1-914934-67-4
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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19min
May 26, 2024Episode 300: Sunshine, Rain and Swarms!
In 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 happening.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 300 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the link below.
Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton
ISBN: 978-1-914934-67-4
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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15min
May 19, 2024Episode 299: Bailey Comb Change
In 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 podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the link below.
Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton
ISBN: 978-1-914934-67-4
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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17min
May 12, 2024Episode 298 BBKA Spring Convention 2024
In 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.

Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the link below.
Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton
ISBN: 978-1-914934-67-4
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
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18min
April 28, 2024Episode 297: Beginner Beekeeper Chat
In 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 & Paul's new book by clicking the link below.
Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton
ISBN: 978-1-914934-67-4
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company
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
Support the show
...more
52min

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