The Walrus and the Honey Bee

Steve Donohoe
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A friendly, informative space for both new and seasoned beekeepers, offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and an emphasis on responsible care for honey bees. Steve Donohoe is a bee farmer, author, and magazine editor based in Cheshire, UK. He works alongside his son, Alex.

  1. 09/24/2025

    Non-Treatment Sanity Check

    Steve Donohoe gives a quick review of the beekeeping season, then plunges into the topic of non-treatment beekeeping, that is , not treating colonies for varroa mite infestation. He tries to understand why so many beekeepers are following this trend, and sounds a warning. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    41 min
  2. Open Mating Queens

    07/17/2025

    Open Mating Queens

    Whether you are raising queen honey bees or just dealing with colonies that have swarmed or superceded, the success of the mating of the new queen is a matter of some importance. Steve Donohoe talks about what can go wrong, and some strategies for increasing your success. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    53 min
  3. Walrus Wobbles (beekeeping blunders)

    06/18/2025

    Walrus Wobbles (beekeeping blunders)

    Some of the many things that can and do go wrong when beekeeping, and what to do about them Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    14 min
  4. Beekeeping: Myth Busting

    05/29/2025

    Beekeeping: Myth Busting

    Steve Donohoe discusses the beekeeping season so far, as well as some beekeeping myths, and ideas on intensive versus extensive farming methods. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    37 min
  5. Beekeeping Twilight Zone

    05/18/2025

    Beekeeping Twilight Zone

    Some strange and unexpected things can happen in beekeeping - here are some of them Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    12 min
  6. Swarming Hurts Your Honey Crop

    05/04/2025

    Swarming Hurts Your Honey Crop

    A little about how much honey you might lose if your bees swarm, and some ways to prevent swarming or reduce the honey lost. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    11 min
  7. The Best Queen Cells

    04/21/2025

    The Best Queen Cells

    Steve Donohoe walks through his method for making the best queen cells he has ever seen. It's the same method as used by Brother Adam, back in the day, and by Mike Palmer, and others. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    15 min
  8. Varroa: Why Treat? by Kirsty Stainton

    04/13/2025

    Varroa: Why Treat? by Kirsty Stainton

    A balanced and detailed look at the science surrounding the issue of non-treatment of honey bees, including a comparison between the two main approaches: selective breeding and using survivor stock. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook

    23 min
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A friendly, informative space for both new and seasoned beekeepers, offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and an emphasis on responsible care for honey bees. Steve Donohoe is a bee farmer, author, and magazine editor based in Cheshire, UK. He works alongside his son, Alex.

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