Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

In this week's Podcast:   It's a windy old week and I've been stacking pallets a little too high, I'm feeling a little nervous and it's not just the weather, listen in for the latest updates. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 199 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon...

In this week's Podcast:   Exciting news this week, so much so, I don't really know where to start! I need more bees, more hives and more room, listen in to hear how our season has hit a fork in the road and I've decided to say yes to the opportunity and further develop my honey production business. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 198 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and...

In this week's Podcast:   At Last,  I've seen my first snowdrops, we've been over at the workshop boiling frames and I have a rather painful toothache to contend with! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 197 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beeke...

In this week's Podcast:   Getting the timing right when you're messing with your bees can be crucial to a good season, today I'm starting to look at specific timings that will affect the early part of our season here in Norfolk. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 196 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now...

In this week's Podcast:   We've finally completed the Winter treatments, three rounds of oxalic acid sublimation and my thoughts now turn to what might be the most vulnerable time for our colonies, I'm also checking for Nosema, and chat about late winter feeding. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 195 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm deligh...

In this week's Podcast:   While it's cold I've been trying to explain on video the new split board method which is very similar to the Demaree swarm control method, today I'll try to explain the subtle differences and I have some good news finally about the truck and trailer question. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 194 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. S...

In this week's Podcast: It's turned frosty outside, I've more Varroa chat and an update on other beekeeping stuff to keep you amused, if only for a short while. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 193 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping a...

In this week's Podcast: One year ends and another begins, our beekeeping calendar continues and as reports come in about high varroa numbers I wanted to remind everyone about the dangers of Oxalic Acid. Stay safe folks. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 192 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part b...

In this week's Podcast: Merry Christmas Everyone, It's Christmas Eve. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 191 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. 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, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipmen...

In this week's Podcast:  Sharing the adventures that don't always go to plan are sometimes the most helpful to others. Listen in for more truck troubles and the result of being an impulse buyer! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 190 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeepe...

In this week's Podcast: With the Winter Solstice just around the corner it's time to flesh out some of those plans and get it down on paper. Consolidation in some areas, Growth in others, it's an exciting time to be a Bee Farmer. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 189 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now...

In this week's Podcast: Jet-lagged, not at all, back from the States and rested up ready to crack on with our Winter clean up. So, keep your seat belts securely fastened in case of turbulence and let's talk beekeeping! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 188 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in pa...

In this week's Podcast:  It's Holiday time, I'm off to the States, we've appointed a new apiary manager for our association and I've some new ideas for swarm control. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 187 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Mak...

In this week's Podcast: I've just returned from a trip to catch up with the borage and pumpkin farmer we worked with through the Summer. We had an interesting chat and there are big plans for next season, let's get planning! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 186 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now spon...

In this week's Podcast:  It's been a chilly old week, I'm here to advocate you sell some honey and I've had a trip to Milton Keynes to stock up on honey room equipment. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 185 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making...

In this week's Podcast: Questions, Questions, Questions. You sent them in, and I'll do my best to give you an answer. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 184 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. 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, Simon the Beeke...

In this week's Podcast: As the days get shorter and the darker nights arrive you might be thinking there's less beekeeping to do but never fear it's time to dust down the microscope and delve into the microscopic world of pollen. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 183 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now...

In this week's Podcast: This week I've been waging war on pests and diseases, it's not a complicated process and most would call it good housekeeping. Time then to put on the rubber gloves, light the stove and start the Autumn clean up. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 182 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast...

In this week's Podcast: The apiaries continue to get their Autumn tidy-up and I discover that I need to get a grip of my storage challenges before my hives get destroyed by an old adversary. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 181 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - &apos...

In this week's Podcast: Farmers markets and country fairs, sometimes they're great sometimes they're a flop, stay tuned to hear how I got on last week at the Holkham Hall Plant Fair here in Norfolk. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 180 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The...

In this week's Podcast:  The chilly mornings have begun, the nucs continue to pack away the fondant and I'm preparing products for a weekend market. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 179 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobb...

In this week's Podcast: Our Autumn feeding continues, I'm uniting weaker colonies and we've even had a September swarm! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 178 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. 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, Simon th...

In this week's Podcast: It's a scorcher! Temperatures have been hitting the high 20's Celsius, that's up in the 80's Fahrenheit. It's a great time for continued inspections to make sure colonies are Queen right. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 177 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sp...

In this week's Podcast: In this week's Podcast, Finally, we have all the colonies home safely and the process of assessing, feeding and uniting starts in earnest. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 176 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an...

In this week's Podcast: The return from the borage continues and I'm confronted with bees that really don't want to stay in their new homes! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 175 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby...