Bee hive garden

Ever thought about making your own honey? This is what it takes set up a beehive in your backyard and be an urban beekeeper.

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Just 80 kilometres from Kraków, you can find the most beautiful village in Poland – Zalipie. Join us as we explore the unique story of how its houses – and more! – came to be covered in painted flowers.

Deciding where to put a beehive is one of the most important decisions a new beekeeper needs to make. Will it be a good spot for the beekeeper, the neighbors, and for the bees? Whether you are city beekeeping or keeping bees in your backyard the location for your bees is am important one. You want the best beehive placement.

In the last month or two, I’d say a link to an article or video about the Flow Hive has been posted on my Facebook wall probably two dozen times. I’m not complaining. I love that I have…

Happy little Bee's at The Fortnum & Mason Garden (Chelsea Flower Show) - how gorgeous

If your hive has a solid bottom board, tip it slightly forward to allow the water to drain. Making a simple hive shelter will also help keep your bees dry.

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Which direction should a beehive face? If you ever wondered about hive orientation, this quick guide will help dispel some beekeeping myths on this topic.