A beekeeping suit isn’t just a piece of clothing — it’s essential gear for any beekeeper which serves the crucial role of protecting you from stings, while also offering comfort so you can focus on your buzzing apiary. Approaching a hive can be daunting for a beginner (and actually not only, but for any beekeeper … Read more
When I was getting ready for my first hive, before buying anything else I knew I would need a beekeeping suit to protect me from stings. I googled about beekeeping protective clothing and saw various options in terms of material, colours and types, there were full suits, as well as jackets (with and without pants), … Read more
Beekeeping is a unique activity, and it requires specific equipment and tools. The right tools will help you to have smoother interactions with your bees. The essentials not only make your work easier but also ensure that inspections and other routine tasks are performed with minimal disruption to the hive. The Beekeeper’s Toolbox: Must-Haves Let … Read more
Water is as critical to honey bees as it is to any other living creature — like humans, bees need water to survive. It’s not just about quenching their thirst; water plays several crucial roles in the daily life of a honey bee colony. For instance, bees depend on water for maintaining hive temperatures, especially … Read more
Winter comes with its own set of challenges for beekeepers both new and experienced. You might be wondering, just how tough can winter be for a beehive? It turns out, pretty tough — it brings the highest rate of hive losses. The truth is despite all efforts and preparations, some colony losses are simply a … Read more
Here are my practical steps for anyone wondering how to start a beehive? There are a few obvious things that one would need: a beehive, honey bees and beekeeper’s tools and equipment. Choosing Your Hive There are a few types of beehives. I will dedicate a separate post to describing and comparing them. The good … Read more
My beekeeping started quite unexpectedly, almost spontaneously. Though I had previously had occasional thoughts that it would be great to have my own hive, I had not implemented this idea in any way until one day — when we changed a fence at the back of our garden. There was a cosy spot between our … Read more
Hello and welcome to The Beekeeping Craft website! I am the founder of the website and a passionate beekeeper. I started keeping honey bees a few years ago with good knowledge of bee products but very limited knowledge of how to actually deal with bees. Since then I have learnt a lot and have tried … Read more
