Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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We have no bees right now, so I am off to learn how to split bee colonies — come on the journey (and hopefully avoid getting stung 😅).
Want to know how to split a beehive & grow your colony? This is the video for you!
Beekeeping is a vital part of sustainable living, and bees are essential for pollination, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems. In this episode, we dive into splitting bee colonies, opening up hives, and learning how to turn strong colonies into new ones.
We also talk about improving the land by planting clover seeds, helping to boost soil health, attract pollinators, and support a more self-sufficient homestead here in rural Portugal.
Have you ever worked with bees, or thought about getting into beekeeping? Let us know in the comments.
Thanks so much for your support, your comments, and for subscribing.
Sending love to you & yours.
🌱 More videos on farming, homesteading, and rural Portugal:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL8CJ3rWYGW5jncAHU0IKu_-gmA8oIWbu
👍 Like & subscribe to follow all our adventures, from off-grid living and fruit growing to beekeeping, land management, and eco-friendly homesteading.
We’re planning to plant more fruit trees in the future. If you’d like to help and dedicate a tree, visit
buymeacoffee.com/HowardsPortugal
and leave a note saying who you’d like the tree dedicated to & get a shout-out!
🔔 SUBSCRIBE & join our journey as we build a life in rural Portugal.
We focus on self-sufficiency, sustainable living, beekeeping, land regeneration, and homesteading in Portugal, while embracing life in the beautiful Serra da Estrela region.
Our adventures include farm visits, off-grid living, fruit and vegetable growing, planting for soil improvement (like clover), and beekeeping — sharing practical tips and real-life experiences along the way.
📚 Want to support the channel? Buy my book "Diary Of A Psychopath" by Stephen Howard — available on Amazon:
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People love it, so judge for yourself & leave me a review!
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After much planning, we sold up in England in 2021 and moved to rural Portugal to start a new life.
Living off the land, learning beekeeping, planting crops, and becoming more sustainable has been challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Homesteading in Portugal isn’t always easy, but the journey has been amazing.
Thanks for watching #HowardsPortugal — and a huge shout-out to all our channel members, subscribers, and viewers.
Thank you for joining us on this journey!
#HowardsPortugal
#Beekeeping
#SplittingHives
#Bees
#HomesteadingPortugal
#RuralPortugal
#OffGridLiving
#SustainableLiving
#CloverPlanting
#SoilImprovement
#Permaculture
#LandManagement
#SerraDaEstrela
#PortugalLifestyle
#MovingToPortugal
moving to Portugal
life in Portugal
portugal pros and cons
living in Portugal in winter
rural Portugal life
moving abroad reality
off grid living Portugal
mountain life Portugal
water security off grid
Serra da Estrela living
Portugal lifestyle
00:00 Intro
00:53 Checking Hives
05:05 Get to work!
19:25 Clover
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buymeacoffee.com/howardsportugal
youtube.com/channel/UC3QktroBFFqgH1bHay63kFQ
We have no bees right now, so I am off to learn how to split bee colonies — come on the journey (and hopefully avoid getting stung 😅).
Want to know how to split a beehive & grow your colony? This is the video for you!
Beekeeping is a vital part of sustainable living, and bees are essential for pollination, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems. In this episode, we dive into splitting bee colonies, opening up hives, and learning how to turn strong colonies into new ones.
We also talk about improving the land by planting clover seeds, helping to boost soil health, attract pollinators, and support a more self-sufficient homestead here in rural Portugal.
Have you ever worked with bees, or thought about getting into beekeeping? Let us know in the comments.
Thanks so much for your support, your comments, and for subscribing.
Sending love to you & yours.
🌱 More videos on farming, homesteading, and rural Portugal:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL8CJ3rWYGW5jncAHU0IKu_-gmA8oIWbu
👍 Like & subscribe to follow all our adventures, from off-grid living and fruit growing to beekeeping, land management, and eco-friendly homesteading.
We’re planning to plant more fruit trees in the future. If you’d like to help and dedicate a tree, visit
buymeacoffee.com/HowardsPortugal
and leave a note saying who you’d like the tree dedicated to & get a shout-out!
🔔 SUBSCRIBE & join our journey as we build a life in rural Portugal.
We focus on self-sufficiency, sustainable living, beekeeping, land regeneration, and homesteading in Portugal, while embracing life in the beautiful Serra da Estrela region.
Our adventures include farm visits, off-grid living, fruit and vegetable growing, planting for soil improvement (like clover), and beekeeping — sharing practical tips and real-life experiences along the way.
📚 Want to support the channel? Buy my book "Diary Of A Psychopath" by Stephen Howard — available on Amazon:
tinyurl.com/4zknd7uh
People love it, so judge for yourself & leave me a review!
🔔 JOIN the Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UC3QktroBFFqgH1bHay63kFQ/join
to see the latest videos first and access extra features. Become part of the community!
After much planning, we sold up in England in 2021 and moved to rural Portugal to start a new life.
Living off the land, learning beekeeping, planting crops, and becoming more sustainable has been challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Homesteading in Portugal isn’t always easy, but the journey has been amazing.
Thanks for watching #HowardsPortugal — and a huge shout-out to all our channel members, subscribers, and viewers.
Thank you for joining us on this journey!
#HowardsPortugal
#Beekeeping
#SplittingHives
#Bees
#HomesteadingPortugal
#RuralPortugal
#OffGridLiving
#SustainableLiving
#CloverPlanting
#SoilImprovement
#Permaculture
#LandManagement
#SerraDaEstrela
#PortugalLifestyle
#MovingToPortugal
moving to Portugal
life in Portugal
portugal pros and cons
living in Portugal in winter
rural Portugal life
moving abroad reality
off grid living Portugal
mountain life Portugal
water security off grid
Serra da Estrela living
Portugal lifestyle
00:00 Intro
00:53 Checking Hives
05:05 Get to work!
19:25 Clover
Music in this video:
Music provided by Vibes
Track: Static - Paradise (ft. DNAKM)
Listen on YouTube: • Static - Paradise (ft. DNAKM)
Stream or Free Download: vibes.link/ParadiseID
Music promoted by Just No Copyright ツ • ＰＡＲＡＤＩＳＥ (Electronic No Copyright Backgrou...
Music from #InAudio: inaudio.org
Track: MokkaMusic - Winter • Dramatic Piano Orchestral Theme "no copyri...
Music provided by MokkaMusic YouTube channel and inaudio.org
Music from #InAudio: inaudio.org
Track: MokkaMusic - Toward Light • Motivational Cinematic Orchestral Theme "n...
Music provided by MokkaMusic YouTube channel and inaudio.org
Music from #InAudio: inaudio.org
Track: MokkaMusic - Long Road • (No Copyright Music) Inspiring Acoustic Gu...
Music provided by MokkaMusic Youtube channel and inaudio.org
