I often get contacted by people ready to get started in the fun and exciting world of beekeeping! I thought I would create a basic checklist that I can refer people to in order to get started.
Essentials to getting started
- Education. I strongly suggest that you invest in your education before you jump in. I think it is mistake to just buy a hive and colony of bees without a foundation.
I offer a section of free resources, I teach live classes during the year, and offer video based classes as well. If you have not learned about mites, feeding etc, it will be hard to be successful as a new beekeeper. Bees cost too much to start behind the 8 ball. - Hive. The hive is wood boxes and frame etcs. We sell hive kits, and they are available from any local bee supply or online.
- Bees The bees are called a colony and come in 2 ways: a package and a nuc. See this article on getting bees.
- Tools and protective gear.
