An Overview of the Foundational Skills and Knowledge Needed to Begin Beekeeping Successfully and Enjoyably
Beekeeping is a popular hobby because it combines the outdoors with a satisfying experience: taking care of one’s own colony of bees. Another perk of raising bees is a steady supply of honey that you can harvest right from your own backyard garden. The bees will happily help you out by pollinating your flowers and making your garden more productive.
A beekeeping suit, beekeeping hat, and veil are all necessary pieces of equipment before you can even think about getting a hive and bees. You’ll also need to know how to maintain honeybee colonies alive from one season to the next; each colony may have anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 bees, so they need regular care to thrive.