5 Questions to Ask Before Keeping Bees
January 18, 2016Urban beekeeping is all the rage, but don’t blindly jump in. Ask yourself these questions before starting your hive.
Urban beekeeping is all the rage, but don’t blindly jump in. Ask yourself these questions before starting your hive.
Urban beekeeping is a positive way to help Mother Nature, start a new hobby and educate those around you about natural food production. Not to mention, all the free honey!
Even though urban bees tend to be an underground find, you’d never guess to look for them in these locations.
Beekeeping requires very little equipment, but these supplies can help make the endeavor easier.
Many beekeepers believe hives can develop personalities, and mine are about as mellow as they get.
The much-touted Flow Hive may provide beekeepers an easy harvesting method, but it could be hurting the health of the bees in the long run.
Beginning beekeepers need to take these precautions so they don’t get stung when managing their hives.
As a beginning beekeeper, you’re not limited to one type of hive design. Give some additional consideration to best home for your bees.
Teach your children to value and respect nature by involving them in beekeeping activities.