The Walrus and the Honey Bee

By: Steve Donohoe
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  • A friendly, informative space for both new and seasoned beekeepers, offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and an emphasis on responsible care for honey bees. Steve Donohoe is a bee farmer, author, and magazine editor based in Cheshire, UK. He works alongside his son, Alex.
    2017 - 2025 Steve Donohoe
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Episodes
  • The Best Queen Cells

    The Best Queen Cells
    Apr 21 2025
    Steve Donohoe walks through his method for making the best queen cells he has ever seen. It's the same method as used by Brother Adam, back in the day, and by Mike Palmer, and others.Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    15 mins
  • Varroa: Why Treat? by Kirsty Stainton

    Varroa: Why Treat? by Kirsty Stainton
    Apr 13 2025
    A balanced and detailed look at the science surrounding the issue of non-treatment of honey bees, including a comparison between the two main approaches: selective breeding and using survivor stock. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    23 mins
  • Beekeeping Essentials: The Critical Spring Period

    Beekeeping Essentials: The Critical Spring Period
    Mar 25 2025
    From Steve Donohoe's blog post of the same title, this covers all of the important beekeeping things that matter during the springtime. It covers feeding bees early on, then providing space, dealing with colonies of different sizes, equalisation, reversing boxes, difference between drawn comb and foundation, and even a little nod towards early queen rearing.Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    15 mins

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