- Joined
- May 31, 2021
- Messages
- 82
- Reaction score
- 65
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 2
Hi All,
Have always wanted to keep bees from when I was a child, but with a change of job and more time available have decided that this will be the year I start.
I’ve been lucky that with Covid the local bee keepers association started their novices sessions late so have been to my first session and opened and handled a Hive and frames (loved every minute) which made me comfortable enough to order a hive and equipment (may be able to source a local NUC from the association). Will only have a single hive as will be sited in my Garden (urban environment) - any particular hints for urban gardening? Originally looked at a beehaus but after reading so much have gone with a 14x12 Cedar national.
our garden is about 40’ wide by 120’ long although rear is storage sheds for about 12’ - hive would be at back about 80’ from house - any potential problems or advice from more experienced keepers?
many thanks
Alex
Have always wanted to keep bees from when I was a child, but with a change of job and more time available have decided that this will be the year I start.
I’ve been lucky that with Covid the local bee keepers association started their novices sessions late so have been to my first session and opened and handled a Hive and frames (loved every minute) which made me comfortable enough to order a hive and equipment (may be able to source a local NUC from the association). Will only have a single hive as will be sited in my Garden (urban environment) - any particular hints for urban gardening? Originally looked at a beehaus but after reading so much have gone with a 14x12 Cedar national.
our garden is about 40’ wide by 120’ long although rear is storage sheds for about 12’ - hive would be at back about 80’ from house - any potential problems or advice from more experienced keepers?
many thanks
Alex