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[Johnnyalexwales]

Good morning everyone.

My name is Johnny and im a total noob to this hobby.

I love animals in all their forms and I currently keep fish inside as my "London" pet.

So recently, after purchasing a 3 bedroom house in Harold Hill area, with a large back garden and Koi pond (result!) I have decided I am going to get involved with Bee Keeping.

I am looking for a starting point, can anyone provide a few titles or areas I should be reading up on?

I want to create a small concrete hard standing at the top of the garden, place a nice small hive and surround it with honey suckle on trellis timbers.

But this is just the initial plan, any pointers would be gratefully received!

I am a civil engineer by trade, so building, creating is not a problem, but where to start?!!

Many thanks, and merry Christmas everyone!

Johnny

 

[Pete D]

Hi Jonny and welcome, lots of advice about and you will soon learn to filter it. Most would say checkout your local beekeeping association and get a good book to read.
Have a read through the stickie thread 'so you want to start beekeeping' located just above this one in the index of beginners section.
good luck
Pete

 

[Davelin]

Hi Johnny, welcome.

I would advise you to look around for a beginners course, which are often in winter, early spring. Get in touch with your local branch of the BBKA.

You'll find the concept of a 'nice small hive' doesn't really work, and they usually ignore the forage outside the front door.

This is a totally absorbing and addictive hobby, but ditch the rose tinted specs!