Getting started with bee keeping - any tips?

Question

DG

Getting started with bee keeping - any tips?

by

Daphne Green

8 years ago

3

Hi,

My husband and I are keen to keep bees - has anyone successfully done this as a total beginner? We have grandchildren who often visit, so a little nervous about that. Would love to hear from anyone that's had a similar experience!

Many thanks,

Daphne

Becca Jackson · Answer 1 · 9th July 2016, 10:23:38

Hi Daphne - I'd love to do this too! Feels like an important thing for people to do where possible. I've been trying to include as many bee friendly plants in my garden as I can lately. Actually keeping them is my next step.. :) Becca x

Angelika Gebhardt-Berg · Answer 2 · 10th July 2016, 09:46:50

I do not know about what-is-still-UK but in some countries bees can create considerable red tape. We needed a beemaster certificate and proof of Provision to catch swarming bee folks. In the end We could not establish a mandatory minimum distance to the nearest inhabited dwelling of third parties. We Designer eventually.

georgie lyng · Answer 3 · 3rd November 2016, 09:51:35

check out Philip Chandlers 'Natural beekeeping' online course with My garden school for anyone just developing an interest in beekeeping. I've just completed it and it's a good place to start!

Getting started with bee keeping - any tips?

Getting started with bee keeping - any tips?

Daphne Green

Register to answer this question

Awards & Accreditations