The Bee Buzz is back! After a long break, we’re reviving this listener-favorite format where we answer your questions directly. From feeding bees in spring, to how much honey is enough to get through winter, to deciding when to add a second brood box—we’re covering a huge range of practical Q&A topics in this special milestone episode.
What’s Inside This Episode:
- How to decide if your bees need feeding—or if you’re wasting sugar
- Why beekeeping advice is often contradictory (and what to trust)
- The best ways to assess colony strength after winter
- When and how to add a second box
- Cleaning deadouts safely and identifying disease risk
- Hive inspection timing and what to look for in early spring
Why Listen to This Episode:
This isn’t theory—it’s real-world beekeeping based on questions from our community. Whether you're confused by syrup ratios, struggling to tell if your bees are strong enough, or wondering if your queen made it through the winter, we’ve got answers. If you’ve ever said, “I’ve read 5 articles and they all say something different,” this episode is for you.
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About the Podcast:
Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 2% podcast with over 500,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what doesn’t in real-world beekeeping.
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