Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

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Episode 361: Beekeeping Season Finale Oct 05, 2025

Show notes

In this week's Podcast: I was watching a TV Series recently and the last episode was called “The Season Finale”, well, rest assured, this isn’t my last podcast but it certainly feels like the season has drawn to a close as we bring our bees back from the Borage and discover a near starving colony.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 361 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE

Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.

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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Episode 360: Autumn Feeding Sep 28, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: As we carry out final inspections of the year, my thoughts turn to autumn feeding, the recent emergency feeding and how I’ve dealt with the needs of our colonies through the late Summer.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 360 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE

Here are some links to the type of equipment I was discussing in last week's podcast.

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. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show

episode 359: H.I.H.M.S. Part 3 Sep 21, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: This week, It’s the turn of my workshop to be scrutinised using my Honeybee Integrated Health Management System and my thoughts on why it might not be a good idea to remove dead colonies from your apiary too soon.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 359 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

Here are some links to the type of equipment I was discussing in this week's podcast.

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. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site.

Support the show

358: Starving Bees & H.I.H.M.S. Part 2 Sep 14, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: Are your bees starving? Reports across the UK of colonies under attack from wasps and running out of food have been frequent recently. I hope to explain how to get some food into them simply and without fuss. Also, part two of my Honeybee Integrate Health Management System.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 358 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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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Episode 357: Integrated Pest Management Systems Sep 07, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: So it’s Varroa Treatment time once more, that is for many beekeepers around the UK. And it falls within the umbrella of what a lot of beekeepers would term an Integrated Pest Management System. These days, with my focus on bee health I like to call it a Honeybee Integrated Health Management System, listen in to hear why.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 357 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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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Episode 356: Other Varroa Treatments Aug 31, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: With so many Varroa mite treatments out there it can be quite confusing, and not just for the beginner beekeeper. Today I’ll review a few of the other treatments available and hint about the importance of an Integrated Pest Management system for beekeepers that I would rename!

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 356 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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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Episode 355: Autumn Treatments for Varroa Aug 24, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: The borage has been swathed, somewhat earlier this year than previously, so it’s time to bring home the honey crop and my mind turns to Autumn treatments for Varroa, but which one to choose from, there are so many. Listen in to hear my pick and why.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 355 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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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Episode 354: Wasps and Borage Aug 17, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: Flying in to the UK after my break it was noticeable just how dry the countryside looks, we need some rain. My immediate thoughts were, had wasps destroyed my colonies and was there any honey from our trip to the borage.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 354 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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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Episode 353: Bees to Borage 2025 Aug 03, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: The heatwaves continue and that magical date for taking our bees to the borage pollination has arrived. Listen in to hear how we got on, and how we were surprised by a sudden downpour!
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 353 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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

Support the show

Episode 352: Heatwave! Jul 27, 2025

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In this week's Podcast: The UK is set for it’s first heatwave of the year and with it comes the Summer nectar flow with our borage crop looking likely to be a couple of weeks early. The important thing to remember is to take care in the sun and keep well hydrated.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 352 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company

Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances

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

Support the show

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