justal
New Bee
Hello,
I'm thinking of starting beekeeping here in my back garden in Borth, West Wales. Until recently I knew nothing at all about beekeeping but have been doing plenty of research and I'm finally coming to some decisions regarding hive type etc.
I'd thought I'd sign up here and join the beekeeping community before diving headlong into buying equipment and getting some bees, so I hope you'll make a complete beginner welcome.
I've just written my thoughts on hives down on my weblog which you can see here Beekeeping - What Equipment do I need? The Hive. Am I thinking along the right lines? Have I made the right decisions?
I live in a small bungalow on the coast with a moderate garden. We have sand dunes to the front of the house and a grazed field behind followed by raised peat bog. I'm not convinced that this is an ideal location for a beehive. Will there be enough food for the bees to forage? What about the exposure to the winds from the sea, will that affect the colony too much?
As you can tell, I'm a complete beginner so any help, advice or reassurance will be appreciated. I'd also like to make contact with any other local beekeepers.
Many thanks,
Al.
I'm thinking of starting beekeeping here in my back garden in Borth, West Wales. Until recently I knew nothing at all about beekeeping but have been doing plenty of research and I'm finally coming to some decisions regarding hive type etc.
I'd thought I'd sign up here and join the beekeeping community before diving headlong into buying equipment and getting some bees, so I hope you'll make a complete beginner welcome.
I've just written my thoughts on hives down on my weblog which you can see here Beekeeping - What Equipment do I need? The Hive. Am I thinking along the right lines? Have I made the right decisions?
I live in a small bungalow on the coast with a moderate garden. We have sand dunes to the front of the house and a grazed field behind followed by raised peat bog. I'm not convinced that this is an ideal location for a beehive. Will there be enough food for the bees to forage? What about the exposure to the winds from the sea, will that affect the colony too much?
As you can tell, I'm a complete beginner so any help, advice or reassurance will be appreciated. I'd also like to make contact with any other local beekeepers.
Many thanks,
Al.