Hello

[Aitch]

Hi, With the encouragement of a friend, I'm going to start a beekeeping course in the spring. Already impressed by the wealth of knowledge on this friendly and welcoming forum. Looking forward to receiving tips and advice.

 

[B+.]

Hi,

welkom in het gekkenhuis

 

[madasafish]

 

[thenovice]

welkom!

 

[enrico]

And we look forward to tails of your experiences.....?Hi.
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[Aitch]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Fascinating subject and I'm really looking forward to it. SWMBO will also be taking the course. It lasts a year, beginning in the new year so we should get a full year's training and experience before we're let loose with our own hives.

 

[Amari]

Hi, With the encouragement of a friend, I'm going to start a beekeeping course in the spring. Already impressed by the wealth of knowledge on this friendly and welcoming forum. Looking forward to receiving tips and advice.

My usual advice to beginners: try and start with at least two hives.
- It's fun to compare progress
- If one fails (sadly quite common) you still have an ongoing hobby
- The weaker hive might benefit from brood donated from the stronger.
Also: budget for a reserve of spare kit e.g. likely to be needed for swarm control.

 

[Bakerbee]

Welcome. I started this year and have found all on here helpful and a great community of knowledgeable like minded people.

 

[Quevy]

Welkom

Where are you located in Nederland ?

 

[Aitch]

Hi Quevy, we're in Amersfoort, slap bang in the middle of the country, just east of Utrecht.