Love The Bees Podcast

By Yvonne Johnston

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Episodes: 11

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Conversations on Beekeeping; what to do in your garden this month, with a spotlight on the Dandelion; and how to distinguish between different bird songs you might be hearing in your garden this month.

If you're as bee-obsessed as we are, you’ll feel right at home. This pilot show is your official invitation to get excited about this year's Beekeeping Season. It is your go-to space to chat, learn, and grow as a beekeeper, featuring insights from experienced beekeepers who know the ropes. Big thanks to Donegal Bees who have supported us to get this show out.

Just to be clear, we're not here to tell you what to do—our goal is to share our experiences and ideas, offering a wealth of knowledge for both novices and seasoned pros alike. We believe by sharing our experiences, it will make us all better beekeepers with happier bees. With every hive being unique, we aim to inspire you with practical tips about beekeeping, your garden and the birds in it.

This episode features brilliant minds like Colm Penston and Dermot Fanning, who’ll help you prioritise what matters in your beekeeping for the month of March. Plus, enjoy a chat with horticulturist extraordinaire Adrienne Kelly, who will guide you on how to create a bee-friendly garden that enhances local biodiversity. Then we finish the show with a chat with the Birdman, Eric Depsey, while he gives us some tips on how to identify what birds are singing in your garden at the moment.

And don’t miss our fun and interesting bee facts to share with family and friends!

Welcome to your new favorite Irish beekeeping podcast which is supported by Donegal Bees, Without them we would not be able to publish our show so if you want to hear more from us, think about getting that fondant you might need this month by purchasing with Donegal Bees. Follow us on Instagram at lovethebees.ie and let us know what you think. Thanks from Yvonne and the Love The Bees Team x


Episode Date
June - Honey Labels, and what the the new legislation means for EU Beekeepers. We also talk Beekeeping, Gardening and Birds.
Jun 30, 2026
Taste Honey Like a Sommelier Flowers, Flavour & the Rapeseed Harvest
May 27, 2026
Autumn - Tips for the garden this season; The Asian Hornet In Ireland; Getting your bee hives winter ready and Bird Migration.
Sep 28, 2025
Bee Folklore and Irish Traditions with Eimear Chaomhánach author of The Keeper of The Bees
Sep 10, 2025
Native Irish Honey Bee Interview with Professor Grace McCormack, Galway university. 
Jul 30, 2025
Full July Episode with Colm, Dermot, Adrienne, Eric and Prof Grace McCormack
Jul 21, 2025
5th Episode of The Love The Bees Podcast
Jul 02, 2025
May Episode of Love The Bees
May 23, 2025
Beekeeping Diaries with The Bee People
Apr 22, 2025
Biodiversity Slot - The Hum of the Bees is the Voice of the Garden.
Apr 22, 2025
Love The Bees Podcast, The Pilot.
Mar 10, 2025