Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Stewart Spinks
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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 1000's of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.

  1. Episode 392: Colony Spring Growth

    7 HR AGO

    Episode 392: Colony Spring Growth

    In this week's Podcast: Swarm number two safely collected, and it was a big one! If you’re collecting swarms, always go with a bigger box than you think you’ll need, stay tuned to hear why! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 392 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. Nucleus Colonies For Sale Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    18 min
  2. Episode 391: April Showers & Cold Inspections

    10 MAY

    Episode 391: April Showers & Cold Inspections

    In this week's Podcast: We’re off and running and in April, that means very changeable weather, intermittent showers, and some chilly inspections days. I had this just yesterday and although the bees behaved themselves, they certainly let you know you’re not welcome.  Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 391 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. Nucleus Colonies For Sale Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    19 min
  3. Episode 390: Spring Stings and Swarms

    3 MAY

    Episode 390: Spring Stings and Swarms

    In this week's Podcast: My plans for a gentle stroll into Spring were thrown off track this week when I received a call telling one of my colonies had swarmed. It was just the 2nd of April, too late for an April Fool’s joke, and so my season begins! Listen in for the full story and my surprise at feeling my first, new season sting! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 390 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. Nucleus Colonies For Sale Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    19 min
  4. Episode 389: A Cold March Week

    26 APR

    Episode 389: A Cold March Week

    In this week's Podcast: Well the week of warmer weather has suddenly turned cold and with it, a halt to my early inspections. We’re always busy though and with that in mind, I’ve been back to the workshop catching up on Spring preparations. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 389 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. Nucleus Colonies For Sale Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    19 min
  5. Episode 388: The Excitement of First Inspections

    19 APR

    Episode 388: The Excitement of First Inspections

    In this week's Podcast: First inspections, such an exciting moment in the season. An opportunity to have a quick look, at how our colonies have coped with the long winter months. This is just what I did during the week and it was a mixed bag as ever! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 388 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. Nucleus Colonies For Sale Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    20 min
  6. Episode 387: First Spring Inspections

    12 APR

    Episode 387: First Spring Inspections

    In this week's Podcast: Early inspections are just around the corner and with it, an opportunity to see how our colonies have fared over the Winter months. If you do take a look, do you know what you’re looking for? Listen in to hear what I think you should be checking out. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 387 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. Nucleus Colonies For Sale Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    18 min
  7. Episode 386: Shook Swarm & Bailey Comb Change

    5 APR

    Episode 386: Shook Swarm & Bailey Comb Change

    In this week's Podcast: As we head into Spring beekeepers will, no doubt,  be contemplating various techniques to use on their hives to maximise the seasons honey crop. Techniques such as the Shook Swarm and Bailey Comb Change are useful ways of replacing comb and reducing pests and disease loading in your hive. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 385 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. Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026 Thorne Beehives Bailey Board 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    19 min
  8. Episode 385: The Demaree or Split Board Method

    29 MAR

    Episode 385: The Demaree or Split Board Method

    In this week's Podcast: The Demaree method, honestly, I’ve always failed with it, on the other hand, my version using a split board is so much more effective and reliable. An important consideration for me when our seasons can be so short. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 385 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. 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  The Beekeeper's Dictionary website Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here 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 HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. Support the show

    19 min
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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 1000's of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.

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  • Creator
    Stewart Spinks
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stewart Spinks - The Norfolk Honey Company Ltd
  • Show Website
    Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

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