Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Hi, 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, Simo...

Hi, 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 affordab...

Hi, 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 - '...

Hi, 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...

Hi, 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 Beekeep...

Hi, 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...

Hi, 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 bee...

Hi, 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...

Hi, 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...

Hi, 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, Ap...

Hi, 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 P...

Hi, 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, Apip...

Hi, 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...

Hi, 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...

Hi, 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, Ap...

Hi, 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 Compan...

Hi, 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 La...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 157 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: Still we have frosts but daytime temperatures are rising, the bees are flying and finally I've been able to get into the hives and see what's going on, it's time for disease inspections. Checking for Chalkbrood Video can be viewed here Honey Paw Hives -  Poly La...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 156 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: What a difference a week makes, temperatures of 20 degrees celsius have given way to days barely above freezing. Stay tuned for updates on how this is affecting my colonies and why the number 35 is so important to our honeybees. Honey Paw Hives -  Poly Langstroth Hives Designe...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 155 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: What a difference a week makes, temperatures of 20 degrees celsius have given way to days barely above freezing. Stay tuned for updates on how this is affecting my colonies and why the number 35 is so important to our honeybees. Honey Paw Hives -  Poly Langstroth Hives Designe...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 154 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: A beautifully sunny Spring day sat in the apiary musing about records, first inspections and general beekeeping "stuff". Honey Paw Hives -  Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitu...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 153 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: The new season is upon us and I have some great tips for beginner beekeepers about what to keep in their wash bucket. Stay tuned for more beekeeping chat and a reminder about the National Honey Monitoring Scheme. Honey Paw Hives -  Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers,...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 152 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast:  Mid-March already and inspections have yet to start. It really won't be long, so here are some reminders of what to look for and a warning of the "Red Zone". Honey Paw Hives -  Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipa...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 151 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast:  It's March, the weather is on it's usual Spring rollercoaster and we've been planning some queen rearing for the coming season with our coaching plus group, so stay tuned to hear some of my thoughts for this season's queen rearing activities. Honey Paw Hiv...

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 150 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. In This Week's Podcast: The sun has disappeared, it actually snowed again, and tomorrow, I'm off to the dentist, plenty of reasons to feel nervous! Honey Paw Hives -  Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute...