Installing Bees For The First Time

New cedar hives in a field

Moving New Bees Into Their Hive My three previous articles have been for prospective and new beekeepers because this is the time of the year when beginner classes get going. If you are enrolled on such a course, you don’t need me, but maybe you are not doing the classes and still want to start … Read more

Look Before You Leap – Beekeeping

Steve Donohoe with his son Alex

How Many Beekeepers? Look before you leap – beekeeping. The UK is home to thousands of beekeepers. Tracking down the exact number is impossible; not every beekeeper is registered on Bee Base nor are they all members of a beekeeping association or trade body. Based on the various sources I’ve seen there are probably around … Read more