Introduction
to bees

Mini-course

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Introduction
to bees

Mini-course

START NOW

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We're excited for you to learn about bees!

My family have been beekeeping for three generations (four, if you count my kids), and we’re all passionate about it!

My dad and I are incredibly proud of our invention which has revolutionised beekeeping, making it easy to harvest honey with minimal disturbance to the bees.

If you’re interested in beekeeping but aren’t sure if it’s right for you, this mini-course is designed to take you through the most-asked-about topics before jumping in.

Let's get started

Are you curious about bees?

Let’s start with the fun bit! In this video, you’ll learn some fascinating facts about the who’s who of the bee colony and how to tell the difference. From the queen to the worker to the drone, here’s a free overview.

Chapter 2

The best location for a hive

Where can you locate a beehive

Interested in keeping bees but not sure if you have the space?

It might surprise you to learn that people keep bees in a variety of different locations – even on rooftops and balconies! If you’ve been thinking about setting up a hive but aren’t sure if you have the space, check out this free overview on what to consider when looking for the perfect location and discover whether you have the space to set up a hive of your very own.

Chapter 3

How does a beehive work?

Flow Hive vs Langstroth

Frederick Dunn takes you through the ins and outs of a bee hive - taking you through the differences between a langstroth hive and a Flow Hive.

You'll learn beekeeping terminology – from queen excluders, brood frames and feeders, and all the parts of a beehive.

Chapter 4

Time management of your colony

We'll let one of our favourite customers answer this chapter, along with other burning beekeeping questions from his audience.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver
Owner of 5x Flow Hives

Starting as a beginner

It’s easy to get started but important to learn as much as you can. Check out online resources or connect with a local mentor to kick start your learning.

Starting with a Flow Hive

Flow Hives are a fantastic hive for beginners as they’re easy to use and make harvesting honey so much easier for the beekeeper and so much gentler on the bees.

How much work?

Keeping bees is an absolute joy, so maybe work is the wrong word 😉 The amount of time needed will vary at different times of the year – the amount of time required is minimal.

Can anyone keep bees?

Yes! People keep bees all over the world, even in urban areas. Anywhere that bees can naturally survive, you can become a beekeeper.

Harvesting honey together

It's an incredible experience and enough to entice all members of your family to learn about bees which are completely fascinating!

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself with extra hands on deck to help out with brood inspections!

Closing thoughts...

Congratulations on completing this mini-course!

We hope you've learned a lot and are excited to take the next steps on your beekeeping journey.

If you have any further beekeeping questions or need help choosing your perfect hive, our knowledgeable team are available to chat on the phone or via email.

For further inspiration, check out a small sample of personal beekeeping stories from our Flow community, who we had the privilege of visiting as part of our Meet the Beekeeper series. The diversity of people who are drawn to this fascinating hobby is part of what makes beekeeping so special.

We can't wait to help you get started.

- Cedar