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JazzJPH
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Hi everyone,
I read a forum post recently advising a new beekeeper not to set up a beehive in his back garden. My plan so far has been to use my back garden and/or a relative's. I was thinking of putting two hives in each. The back fence is about 7m from the house and the corner I'd place the hive(s) in is about 10m from my back door. We don't have to walk near the hives to get to the garage or to take the bins out.
I know there are many web pages on urban beekeeping for those with small city apartments keeping them on the roof and what not, but maybe the experienced beekeepers on here can give a few pointers.
On the other side of the fence there are plenty of trees. I'm on a new estate too so can't post a Google Maps pic unfortunately...
I am currently looking at local farms for possible sites but I'd still love to have one in the back garden - providing the argument against isn't too persuasive...
I read a forum post recently advising a new beekeeper not to set up a beehive in his back garden. My plan so far has been to use my back garden and/or a relative's. I was thinking of putting two hives in each. The back fence is about 7m from the house and the corner I'd place the hive(s) in is about 10m from my back door. We don't have to walk near the hives to get to the garage or to take the bins out.
I know there are many web pages on urban beekeeping for those with small city apartments keeping them on the roof and what not, but maybe the experienced beekeepers on here can give a few pointers.
On the other side of the fence there are plenty of trees. I'm on a new estate too so can't post a Google Maps pic unfortunately...
I am currently looking at local farms for possible sites but I'd still love to have one in the back garden - providing the argument against isn't too persuasive...