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Episode 344: First Signs of Swarming
Season 1 Episode 344
In this week's Podcast: I’ve seen the first signs of this seasons swarming activity and we’ve even had a couple of colonies throw up queen cells. For…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 343: Honeybees in Spring
Season 1 Episode 343
In this week's Podcast: Happy Easter everyone, Spring has sprung and our colonies are developing nicely. Brood nest areas are growing and, if you ove…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 342: BBKA Spring Convention 2025
Season 1 Episode 342
In this week's Podcast: I’m back after my visit to the Harper Adams University in Shropshire for the annual British Beekeepers Association, Spring Co…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 341: On Your Marks, Get Set, GO!
Season 1 Episode 341
In this week's Podcast: It’s on your marks, get set, and Go! We’ve carried out our first brief, but important inspections along with some Spring cle…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 340: Hivekeepers Micro Honey Harvester
Season 1 Episode 340
In this week's Podcast: Today I’m joined by Simon Mildren, Founder and CEO of Hivekeepers and his Micro Honey Harvester to find out more about this i…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 339: The Queen Cell Finisher Colony
Season 1 Episode 339
In this week's Podcast: Well it’s turned cold and I’m looking almost hourly at the long-range forecast for a glimmer of warmer weather, it’s not far …
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 338: Queen Cell Builder Process
Season 1 Episode 338
In this week's Podcast: Another warm week and the bees are out flying, it’s a delight to see. I’m still not carrying out inspections, it’s way too ea…
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 337: Early Inspections and The Cloake Board
Season 1 Episode 337
In this week's Podcast: It's warm and I’ve no doubt that bee hives are going to be inspected all over the UK in the coming days, I have a cautionary …
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 336: The Miller and Alley Methods of Queen Rearing
Season 1 Episode 336
In this week's Podcast: We’re having a strangely warm week and our bees are taking advantage without any delay. It’s great to have an opportunity to …
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 335: Nicot Queen Rearing System
Season 1 Episode 335
In this week's Podcast: The weather’s warming up, if only for a week or so, and I’m thinking about the various queens rearing methods we might use th…
1 year, 7 months ago