We are new to beekeeping and over the coming weeks and months by joining us you will find out what we will be doing. What works for us and what doesn’t. In conclusion, how to start keeping honey bees.
Busy honey bees
We are still waiting for our nuc of bees so for a while we will be outlining what we have done and are doing to prepare for their arrival.
Why keep bees? Why not? Several reasons, mostly selfish. Not in any order they are:
First, Honey, which if you can sell it will offset some cost of having bees. Cost I hear you say. Yep, even a flat pack National softwood hive with 2 supers will cost you over £140 plus the time needed to construct it. That does not include the frames or the wax foundation.
Second, Our contribution is to help increase pollinators and help the environment. Although, we know that honeybees often pollinate trees, fruit trees, and certain crops and only use the garden flowers as a secondary source of pollen; especially in the early spring.
Third, most important to us is the experience of watching these insects in their home. Working with bees requires a calm, unhurried approach which has the dual benefit of keeping the bees calm and you free from being stung. We believe it’s a unique experience to visit the bees in their environment and assist them in remaining healthy and productive. The positive outcome is that as an individual you will become calmer, less hurried, and enjoy the experience.
