Answers to the questions most frequently asked by new beekeepers
Over the years new beekeepers and people thinking of beginning the hobby have asked me many questions and here are 101 of the most common ones together with the answers. This course is designed for anyone wanting to know more about beekeeping. Topics covered include where to keep your bees, their life cycle, how to look after them, what equipment you need to buy and what to do if you have a problem. Based on a simple question and answer format over 9 individual lectures this will help any new beekeeper understand the basics as well as answer many of the questions that people who are just interested in bees want answering. Whether you have just started beekeeping, already have your own bees or just want to know what is involved, this is the course for you.
What you’ll learn
- The answers to the the questions asked most frequently by new beekeepers.
- If beekeeping is for you.
- An insight into the amazing world of the honey bee.
- What equipment you will need.
- Where to set up your hive and how to look after it.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- Getting Everything Set Up –> 4 lectures • 21min.
- Jobs To Do & Inspecting The Hive –> 2 lectures • 16min.
- Swarms –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Other Questions –> 1 lecture • 4min.
Requirements
Over the years new beekeepers and people thinking of beginning the hobby have asked me many questions and here are 101 of the most common ones together with the answers. This course is designed for anyone wanting to know more about beekeeping. Topics covered include where to keep your bees, their life cycle, how to look after them, what equipment you need to buy and what to do if you have a problem. Based on a simple question and answer format over 9 individual lectures this will help any new beekeeper understand the basics as well as answer many of the questions that people who are just interested in bees want answering. Whether you have just started beekeeping, already have your own bees or just want to know what is involved, this is the course for you.
Each section has a selection of questions and answers and everything in plain English such that even if you don’t have a background in bees or science the answers are clear.
If you have not yet started beekeeping this course will help you decide if it is for you with questions and answers around how beekeeping can fit into a busy schedule and is not just for people who have retired or have a lot of time available.