The Beekeeper’s Guide: Getting Started with Your First Hive
Introduction Welcome to The Beekeeper blog series! In this first post, we’ll help beginners set up their very first hive—covering essential tools, safety tips, and a weekly routine to keep your bees happy and productive. 1. Choosing the Right HiveStart with a common Langstroth hi ve, favored by beekeepers worldwide for its modular design and harvest ease.WikipediaShutterstock+8Better Homes & Gardens+8Treehugger+8 2. Essential Gear for the New Beekeeper 3. Acquiring Your Bees Order about 10,000 bees with a healthy queen—typically packaged in a screened box. Plan before spring to ensure good apiary establishment. 4. Installing Your First Colony 5. Initial Feeding & Maintenance Provide sugar-water feed (2:1 ratio) until natural nectar is sufficient. Continue weekly checks for healthy brood patterns, pests, and moisture control. 6….