Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

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.
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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:
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Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
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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 Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
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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 Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
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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 Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
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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 Here
Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here
Amazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.
Support the show