How to start beekeeping

How does one become a beekeeper? There are many ways to start beekeeping, however, by taking certain steps ahead of time you'll maximize your success, save money, and have more fun!

There are a few different ways to extract honey from frames. We have a manual turn 2-frame certifugal extractor. A lot of people with only a few hives will just crush and strain the comb. This post is about how we've been extracting honey so far (four times now), and there are links at the end to other bloggers who use different methods so you can compare.

A beekeeping adventure is so exciting - it's easy to get in over your head! How many hives should you have in the beginning? #carolinahoneybees #beehives #newbeekeeper

Are you ready to be a backyard beekeeper? Find out what you will wish you had known before owning bees. Bee buzzing around a flower!

Adding bees to your backyard is a very smart idea: bees will pollinate your garden, make honey for your family and you'll help the environment by giving bees a safe place to be. Here's how to start beekeeping for beginners! #beekeeping #bees #organicgardening #beekeepingforbeginners #beehives #homesteading #gardening #honey #shtfdad

If you want to learn how to start beekeeping, here's a helpful list of beginning beekeeping supplies you'll need for beehive kits plus a few tips and tricks to survive the first week with your bees.

Wondering how to start beekeeping? Bees are a wonderful addition to the backyard garden or homestead but they do need a few things. Learn how to pick the best place to set up your backyard apiary, where to find beekeeping supplies, and much more in this ultimate beekeeping 101 guide. #beekeeping #simpleliving #homesteading #backyardbees

Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before they get bees. How to set up the apiary, where to buy bees, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this article.

Would you like to know how to start a bee farm? It is a dream of many people to become more self-sustaining. Having your own hives allows you to produce honey and more to use and sell for profit. #carolinahoneybees #beefarm #beekeepingtips

Follow our steps on how to start beekeeping and avoid many of the issues that discourage beginning beekeepers.