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[AndyW]

Hi all,

just joined as I've been looking at keeping bee hive in the garden. I'm a complete newbie and have not kept bees before. Hoping I can learn as much as possible from here.

Thanks
Andy

 

[B+.]

Hi all,

just joined as I've been looking at keeping bee hive in the garden. I'm a complete newbie and have not kept bees before. Hoping I can learn as much as possible from here.

Thanks
Andy

Unless you have a very large garden, I wouldn't recommend that you keep bees in your garden.

 

[AndyW]

Unless you have a very large garden, I wouldn't recommend that you keep bees in your garden.

Hi, the garden is about 100ft long and 50ft wide. Didn't think about garden size!

 

[thedozzer]

Hi, the garden is about 100ft long and 50ft wide. Didn't think about garden size!

Hi Andy, We have 2 hives in a similar size garden, but most of the neighbours houses are at least 100ft away plus, the other thing is that you will need a plan "B" = somewhere you can take them just in case they turn nasty.
But with calm bees and good neighbours it is possible.

 

[JazzJPH]

Hi all,

just joined as I've been looking at keeping bee hive in the garden. I'm a complete newbie and have not kept bees before. Hoping I can learn as much as possible from here.

Thanks
Andy

Andy!

 

[The Poot in Somerset]

Hi, the garden is about 100ft long and 50ft wide. Didn't think about garden size!

Good luck Andy. Try to arrange the hives (you're better off with more than one) so the bees have to fly upwards when leaving the hive - it will reduce the chances of personal contact!

 

[MartinL]

How well do you get on with your neighbours??

The garden is now a no go zone but unfortunately my neighbour was round and has been stung 3 times as he was watering his plants.

Where do I stand?
Bees are on my land
A neighbour has had a new car. The car gets spatted with bee poop.

Not knowing what was causing the marks she has called environmental health. They have told her it’s the bees. The hive is 40 - 50 yards away.

She has asked me to move the hives but this cannot be done easily.

 

[AndyW]

Ok, I suppose, we tend to keep fairly private, the neighbours at the back we have nothing to do with, plus there are some tall edges.

 

[enrico]

The first thing to do is to be with someone when they go through their hive. You will the appreciate how many flying bees you get during an inspection and think again how your neighbours may react. Also.....how you may react. It is not just a case of keeping bees in your garden. They need to be looked after! But welcome, and ask away if you have any questions
We are quite a long way away from. You but if you want a trip to Somerset I can show you my hives!!!!!
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[AndyW]

The first thing to do is to be with someone when they go through their hive. You will the appreciate how many flying bees you get during an inspection and think again how your neighbours may react. Also.....how you may react. It is not just a case of keeping bees in your garden. They need to be looked after! But welcome, and ask away if you have any questions
We are quite a long way away from. You but if you want a trip to Somerset I can show you my hives!!!!!
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Thanks enrico, very kind of you, we should be going to the Royal Bath and West show, so I can speak to the keepers again.

 

[Beefriendly]

Hi, the garden is about 100ft long and 50ft wide. Didn't think about garden size!

More important than garden size is neighbours. If you have them adjoining you then it can be problematic if you (and you will at some point) have a bad tempered hive. After an inspection they will be milling around trying to sting anyone within range.....Read the bad tempered hive thread if you want a classic illustration.
I would suggest you join a local association. Apiary sites are often offered to them.

 

[AndyW]

More important than garden size is neighbours. If you have them adjoining you then it can be problematic if you (and you will at some point) have a bad tempered hive. After an inspection they will be milling around trying to sting anyone within range.....Read the bad tempered hive thread if you want a classic illustration.
I would suggest you join a local association. Apiary sites are often offered to them.

Our current neighbours rarely use their gardens, I think an older couple that is near the back might sit out now and again when the weather is better.
Are you saying that some associations offer a place where you can setup a hive?

 

[Beefriendly]

Some have association apiaries. But they are usually first port of call for anyone wanting someone to keep bees on their land/orchard etc ...usually these sites are then circulated to the members on first come first served basis.

 

[enrico]

Thanks enrico, very kind of you, we should be going to the Royal Bath and West show, so I can speak to the keepers again.

Just east of Taunton if you fancy it. I have one spare suit.
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