
This lecture introduces you to the wonderful world of beekeeping
To look after any animal you need to know how they live and honey bees live an incredible life
In this lecture you will learn what honey bees need to eat and drink
In this lecture we look at the equipment you need to start beekeeping
Now you have the equipment it is time to set up your apiary
This lecture shows you how to introduce your new bees to the hive
As your colony of bees grows you will need to give them space to store honey. This lecture shows you how.
Different jobs need to be done in the apiary at different times of the year. In this lecture you will learn what to do and when.
In this lecture you will learn how to harvest your honey
Before you start beekeeping there are a few things you need to know.
This course is aimed at people who have not yet started beekeeping or who have got a hive and want to know more. It is also suitable for anyone who just wants to know more about the fascinating world of the honey bee.
Over the years Chris who is a bee farmer in the North Cotswolds in the middle of England has taught several hundred new beekeepers and now brings all of that experience to this online course. Through a series of videos and slides you will be introduced to this incredible hobby which is practiced by thousands of people around the world.
With bees under threat around the world it is more important than ever that we have good beekeepers looking after their bees properly. Climate change has made things more complicated for the beekeeper but this course will get you started on the right track.
In this course you will cover everything from setting up your apiary, getting your bees and installing them in the hive and doing regular inspections of the hive. You will also see into the amazing world of the honey bee and how they live together in harmony and create that wonderful food, honey.
At the end of this course you will understand what is required to be a good beekeeper and not just a keeper of bees.
Your beekeeping journey starts here.