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Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Stewart Spinks
Beekeeping
Honey Production
Queen Rearing
Beekeeping Techniques
Patreon
Honey Extraction
Nectar Flow
Asian Hornet
Queen Cells
Oilseed Rape
Nucleus Colonies
Swarming
Beekeeping Equipment
Heather Honey
Borage
Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus
Winter Preparation
Beekeeping Practices
Varroa
Norwich

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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In this week's Podcast: My Autumn preparations continue, and I’m over at our farm apiary, swapping out a damaged brood box, on a feisty colony, that suffered some woodpecker damage last year. One of those jobs that has always been on the list and has... more

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In this week's Podcast: Not quite a heatwave but temperatures locally are still several degrees above the average for this time of the year. How are your bees coping? Ours, well they’re  are doing just fine, we continue to feed nucs and tidy up apiar... more

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In this week's Podcast: September is the very latest month that I will inspect any colonies before the colder weather sets in. But not just any, or all of my colonies, there has to be a very good reason to disturb the bees, listen in to hear exactly ... more

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In this week's Podcast: With the nights cooling and Autumn upon us, I’m getting short on time to make sure all my newest nucleus colonies are prepared for the Winter ahead. One such colony, with a new queen has only a cup full of bees. Listen into he... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Farrell
A beekeeper from Kent with day-to-day experience with Asian Hornets.
Episode: Episode 362: Asian Hornet Discussion
Natalie Armstrong
Inventor and designer of the Hive Five Multiguard entrance
Hive Five
Episode: Episode 347: Hive Five Multi Guard
Simon Mildren
Founder and CEO of Hivekeepers, developed a Micro Honey Harvester to simplify honey extraction
Hivekeepers
Episode: Episode 340: Hivekeepers Micro Honey Harvester
Lynne Ingram
Master Beekeeper and holder of the National Diploma in Beekeeping
Episode: Episode 330: Honey Metagenomic DNA (MDA) Testing
Paul Horton
Fellow bee farmer and owner of Apidea Honey
Apidea Honey
Episode: Episode 328: Paul Horton Interview
James Knights
Chair of Asian Hornet Alert
Asian Hornet Alert
Episode: Episode 327: Asian Hornet Alert Interview
Nick Bunker
A relative newcomer to beekeeping with a passion for bees.
Episode: Episode 297: Beginner Beekeeper Chat
Kevin Thorn
Beekeeper and co-founder of Busy Bees Cosmetics
Busy Bees Cosmetics Company
Episode: Episode 294: Busy Bees Cosmetics

Host

Stewart Spinks
Host of Beekeeping Short and Sweet; Beekeeping mentor; Norfolk Honey Company; Patreon creator; self-produced content.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Good podcast

    This is one of the best beekeeping podcasts out there it’s my 2nd year of beekeeping and your podcast is such a nice listen and informative keep up the amazing work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gorilla monster 342
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great 👍

    I find it great fun and relaxing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    platelet Granny
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Stewart is very good at producing these along with his youtube stuff. It kind of gives you a heads up and what you shouldbe doing. It's like a mentor in your pocket. Really worth a listen if your new to beekeeping.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scrag summers
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Crap sound quality

    It’s turned to crap sound quality and one big commercial. Later dude

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BeeWind35652
    United States7 years ago
  • Very concise experienced beekeeper

    Its obvious when you hear your first podcast that he knows what he’s talking about. I appreciate the concise message and practical information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curiouscreature
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host is concise and practical, great for quick, actionable tips.
UK-focused content with useful field anecdotes and hands-on techniques.
Very approachable and easy to listen to, good for beginners.
Mentor-like guidance and solid beekeeping know-how, especially for UK readers.
Sound quality can be inconsistent and occasional promos feel heavy.

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Episode 398: Queen Rearing Questions
Q: What is the host's favorite method of queen rearing and why?
The host favors the Neeko method and Cloak Board Finisher Colony Setup, citing good results after conditioning the cell blocks and ensuring the bees accept eggs and larvae for queen development.
Episode 398: Queen Rearing Questions
Q: When should queen rearing stop during the season, and how late can queens be raised?
Colonies can produce supersedure cells late into autumn, but the host prefers to finish queen rearing by around the end of July to allow settling and mating before winter, though some beekeepers successfully raise queens into autumn.
Episode 366: Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus
Q: Is it still warm enough to open a beehive?
Yes, it is still warm enough, but inspections should actually be finished by now.
Episode 362: Asian Hornet Discussion
Q: How did you get into beekeeping and how long have you been a beekeeper?
Chris shares that he became involved with beekeeping after a medical discharge from the army and attending an introductory course, which sparked his passion for the hobby.
Episode 330: Honey Metagenomic DNA (MDA) Testing
Q: Will this new testing help address concerns with imported honey?
Yes, it aims to ensure that what we see on the shelves is authentic honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beekeeping

What is Beekeeping about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A practical, concise beekeeping show that delivers hands-on guidance, seasonal tips, and real-world field notes from UK apiaries. Episodes cover queen rearing, swarm management, nectar flows, and equipment decisions, all tempered with host experiences and community updates. The format blends actionable how-tos with ongoing business and content promotion, making it a solid resource for hobbyist to small-commercial beekeepers seeking time-efficient advice and consistent pacing.

- Noteworthy strengths include the host's step-by-step demonstrations, UK-focused context (regions like Norfolk and Lincolnshire), and a steady emphasis on planning around nectar flows, nuc operations, and practical hive management. A recurring Patreon component sugg... more

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