Looking for the best way to start your beekeeping journey?
Our special limited edition Flow Hive Starter Bundle is perfect for setting-up your first hive next season.
Features our best-selling Flow Hive, a beekeeper’s suit, stainless steel smoker, goatskin gloves, a J-Hive tool and a Flow Veil.
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.
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.
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.
There can be a high demand for nucs and bee packages (starter colonies) in spring – so now is a great time to reserve yours. Contact your local bee supplier or beekeeping club to get on the list.
Local beekeepers are also a great source of knowledge and support, so we always recommend joining a club and making contacts.
The Flow Forum is also a fabulous place to connect with beekeepers around the world. Read through threads dedicated to beekeeping topics, and have your questions answered by experienced beekeepers!
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Everything you need to get started with bees – complete with organic beekeeper’s suit, gloves, J-hive tool, smoker and Flow Hive!