Episode 230: Hefting and The Grain Store
In this week's Podcast: I'm still playing catch up and this week that involved hefting, part science, part black magic, I was very happy with the results, listen in to hear how to practice before hea...
13 Nov 202215min
Episode 229: Post Covid Chat
In this week's Podcast: It's October, I've survived Covid, and really need to catch up on a few jobs around the apiaries to make sure were still on track for a cosy Winter, listen in for my round-up...
6 Nov 202216min
Episode 228: Cooler Autumn Conditions
In this week's Podcast: September has brought with it some much cooler conditions and as the days grow shorter we chase around to get bees treated and fed. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Epis...
16 Okt 202215min
Episode 227: Winter Preparations
In this week's Podcast: What we do now in preparing our colonies for the Winter will have a direct impact on the bees. Not necessarily before the end of the year but more importantly, as we approach ...
2 Okt 202214min
Episode 226: It Rained At Last
In this week's Podcast: Finally, we've had some rain, guess which beekeeper chose that day to spend strapping hives and tidying apiaries! Listen in for more of my beekeeping exploits, oh, and wasps ...
25 Sep 202215min
Episode 225: Maximum Effort
In this week's Podcast: We’re really motoring right now, there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day and the jobs keep piling up. Listen in to hear how I spent one of my days this week. Hi, ...
18 Sep 202217min
Episode 224: It's a Sticky Mess!
In this week's Podcast: Another week and another heatwave, what better way to spend the hot Summer days than setting up nucs for the Autumn, collecting supers laden with Borage honey and having a tes...
11 Sep 202215min
Episode 223: Barrels of Honey
In this week's Podcast: I'm finally in the honey room and the process of extracting our honey is under way. One new addition to the line up is Bulk Barrels, listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Sp...
4 Sep 202216min
