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...

In this week's Podcast: We've spotted drones in a few colonies, food stores are being replenished in most and it looks like the weather is warming up a little, time to start beekeeping! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 296 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...

In this week's Podcast: With Spring progressing there's a temptation to stack supers on your hives for an early Spring crop but that might not necessarily be the best option. Listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 295 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...

In this week's Podcast: Want to sell lip balms, hand creams and other cosmetic products but don't have the time or finances to go through the lengthy process of licencing and insurance? Listen in for  a simple solution to boost your sales whether online, at farmer's markets or fairs. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 294 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...

In this week's Podcast: Asian Hornet is a real and present danger here in the UK, today I'm joined once again by Jackie Thomas to discuss the current position and what, if anything I should do as we head into Spring. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 293 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 The Yellow-Legged Asian...

In this week's Podcast: I'm Back, Still struggling with the healthissues but glad to be talking beekeeping once more, and it's March already! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 292 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 Just in case you missed the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Links from 2023 National Bee Unit Non-Native...

In this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Rob Nickless, Co-Organiser of The Beekeeping Show here in the UK to discuss some of the things to look out for at the 2024 show. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 291 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 -  Tickets available here 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 Just in...

In this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Paul Beardmore from Modern Beekeeping and Happy Valley Honey to discuss his beekeeping, honey production and online beekeeping equipment business. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 289 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Check Out Paul's website, answer a very simple question, and you could win a prize. Check out the link here: Modern Beekeeping Competition entry Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by...

In this week's Podcast: I'm joined in conversation by Luke Hutchinson from Northumberland Honey to talk about Mead, Honey and Queen Rearing Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 289 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Check Out Luke's website, answer a very simple question, and you could win a prize. Check out the link here: Northumberland Honey The Beekeeping Show 2024 -  Tickets available here Get your copy of Steve & Paul's new book by clicking the link...

In this week's Podcast: Happy New Year, It's interview time! I'm joined by Steve Donohoe and Paul Horton to discuss their new book, Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 288 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 -  Tickets available here 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 Just in case you missed the...

In this week's Podcast: Planning for the new season, it's a big part of my winter, it helps me focus, it gets everything in it's place and it helps keep me optimistic for the new season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 287 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 -  Tickets available here Article: Beekeeping Theories Debunked: The Real Buzz on Honeybee Insulation Research Paper: Honeybee Cluster - Not Insulation but Stressful Heat Sink Just in case...

In this week's Podcast: Something slightly different, Today I'm chatting with Jackie Thomas, Master Beekeeper, Training Officer for the Dover and District BKA and Asian Hornet Action Team Co-Ordinator. Time to learn more about the Asian Hornet incursions into the South East of England. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 286 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping Show 2024 -  Tickets available here Asian Hornet Links Below: National Bee Unit Non-Native Species...

In this week's Podcast: What a very cold week we've just had, minus 5 degrees celsius overnight and it's left me shivering. No movement from any hives as our bees sit out the cold and hefting is about all we should now do. Me, I'm having a cuppa and planning the start of my new season and I thought I would share my top tip for Spring splits, swarm management and frame replacement. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 285 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Beekeeping...

In this week's Podcast: It's getting colder and our colonies are all set  for the long winter ahead, actually, not really, listen in for yet more of my attempts to catch up with this beekeeping season. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 284 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Dade's Anatomy and Dissection of the Honeybee Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content -...

In this week's Podcast: Most beekeepers will have packed away their hive tools and smoker for the Winter by now, but what if  you've been unable to get your bees prepared for Winter as you normally might. Listen in for an emergency hive intervention to get back on track before Santa get's here! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 283 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early...

In this week's Podcast: It's been an interesting week to say the least! I've been unboxing new equipment, scraping and pressing heather honey frames and witnessed a most disturbing scene, of a mute swan attacking another mute swan at the fishing lakes apiaries. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 282 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Refractometer Link Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release &...

In this week's Podcast: November begins and the rain is unrelenting. The fishing lakes apiaries are surrounded by water, it is a fishing lake after all, but the river is overflowing into the lakes, back out into the river again and water is starting to creep towards my apiaries! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 281 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release & Additional...

In this week's Podcast: A Change to my normal podcast, as I sit down with Niki Backes and Kristina Prokopiou from the charity Bees Abroad to hear a little of what they do, and how, we beekeepers might be able to give our support. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 280 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Visit  the Bees Abroard Website Join in the "Big Give Campaign" with Bees Abroad Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following...

In this week's Podcast: The very heavy rain we've had this week has rather forced me into the honey room to start the Big Autumn Clean Up. Mostly washing up along with the final phase of my current batch of soft set honey. It's given me time to reflect on the latest infection of |Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus, and of course, it was the bees on the heather that had it! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 279 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey...

In this week's Podcast: I'm just back from picking a giant pumpkin with my grandchildren, it's nice to know that somewhere in Essex other children are running around a big field, choosing pumpkins that our bees helped to pollinate. In other news, it's suddenly a lot cooler, something of a shock for us and our bees no doubt! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 278 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the...

In this week's Podcast: It's October and the unseasonably warm weather persists. Our bees continue to forage the remaining Ivy flowers, and I'm chasing my tail trying to catch up with a very long list of jobs for this time of year. The good news is I recovered well enough from my cold to visit the Hampshire Beekeepers Association Annual Convention to present my beekeeping season to them. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 277 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Lega...

In this week's Podcast: Warm weather continues here in Norfolk and our colonies are working hard on the Ivy that's now in full flower. It is an opportunity, for some, to grab a late crop of honey but I've been busy at the unit with cut comb and, finally, the heather honey press, it's been an interesting week. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 276 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following...

In this week's Podcast: This last week has been one of trying to regain control of the honey room once more. The weather remains warm, the Ivy is in flower and there's a bit of a rush to get settled ready for the quieter time of year, and that's just me! Hopefully, you're all in better control of your apiaries than I and you're putting your feet up early. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 275 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey...

In this week's Podcast: It's been an interesting week to say the least. We're in the middle of an Autumn Heatwave and I've had my trip to the heather moors to discover whether or not I have a crop of honey in return for all of my effort. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 274 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access...