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….