A realistic, step-by-step introduction to beekeeping for beginners. Learn what to expect, what to buy, common first-year mistakes, and how hives actually work; before you invest time or money.

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s first beekeeping season and captures the anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the arrival of bees. It’s kept as a snapshot of that momen…

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s first beekeeping season and reflects early expectations around timing, weather, and spring readiness. It’s kept as a snapshot of how unpredi…

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s earliest beekeeping season and reflects first-season thinking around forage and feeding. It’s kept as a record of early decisions and assump…

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s first beekeeping season and reflects early thinking around hive placement, forage, and preparation. It’s kept as a snapshot of how yard setu…

Editor’s note:This post was written during the site’s earliest beekeeping season and reflects first-year expectations, uncertainty, and early decision-making. It’s kept as a record of what start…