Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a warm area with year round forage, most beekeepers at this time of year, will have packed down their hives, ensuring that their colonies will be kept warm and have enough honey stores to last the winter. It’s a great time to look ahead and start planning for the new season.
There are plenty of things to keep an aspiring beekeeper busy during the colder months. These include: choosing the best hive for your needs, joining a bee club, registering as a beekeeper and learning as much as you can about bees!
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Building a new home for your bees is an exciting part of your beekeeping journey. It’s best to take your time and ensure that you get your assembly right. Check out our assembly videos here.
Top Tip: It’s easiest to paint or stain your hive before you add your windows and latches.
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Preparing a home for your bees is an exciting and fun part of getting started and in winter, you’ll have plenty of time to get creative when assembling and painting your hive.
It will need protection from the elements to ensure longevity. We like to leave the inside fresh and natural for the bees.
The good news is, you can keep a beehive almost anywhere! Especially a Flow Hive, as there is no need for additional processing equipment or for lugging heavy frames full of honey for harvesting. From rooftops to balconies to backyards, it’s now possible to harvest honey directly from your hive.
Here are some tips to make sure your location choice is both good for you and for your bees.
You should also check if you need to register your hive or as a beekeeper in your local region.
Fast-track your learning easily and enjoyably at TheBeekeeper.org. Learn in your own time with high-quality, expert-lead video lessons explaining what you need to know in order to feel confident looking after your bees.
Depending on your location, there will be different regulations on beekeeping in your area, and you will probably have to register with a local authority.
It’s a perfect time to find out what you need to do. Our Community Forum is a great place to connect with other beekeepers and get pointed in the right direction.
Our customer service team will get back to you with an answer to your beekeeping question.
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