Thinking of raising honeybees? Here is a beginner’s guide to beekeeping , starting with the pros and cons of having your own apiary!
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Would you like to raise honeybees in your backyard? Here is our free Beekeeping 101 series—a beginner’s guide in 7 chapters. We’ll talk about how to get started raising bees, the clothing and equipment needed, building a hive, collecting honey, and common bee diseases. After this "taste" of honeymaking, you can decide if you're ready to enter the world of beekeeping!
Beekeeping 101: Why Raise Honeybees?
April 27, 2012
Beekeeping 101: Getting Started Part 1—The Bees
April 28, 2012
When it comes to raising honeybees, there’s plenty of buzz out there. Before you get started, be sure that you are ready to handle the task.
read moreBeekeeping 101: Getting Started Part 2—Beekeeping Equipment
April 30, 2012
What supplies will you need to raise bees? Here is a beginner’s guide to the items that will help you be a successful beekeeper.
read moreBeekeeping 101: Building a Hive
May 1, 2012
This is the fourth installment of our Beekeeping 101 series. Before you get bees, you should consider how they are going to live—and build a hive!
read moreBeekeeping 101: Where to Get Bees
May 2, 2012
Thinking of becoming a beekeeper? After you’ve built the hive, read this beginner’s guide on ways to obtain bees for your apiary.
read moreBeekeeping 101: Collecting Honey
May 3, 2012
If you got your bees, you’ve now got honey: The last step is learning to harvest it. Read this Old Farmer’s Almanac beginner’s guide to collecting honey from your bees.
read moreBeekeeping 101: Common Bee Diseases
May 3, 2012
This is the last installment of our Beekeeping 101 series. Your hives should be humming along now. But did you know that bees can get sick? "Bee kind" to your bees. Learn about common bee diseases and how to prevent them in your apiary.
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