Thinking about beekeeping?
Download the free guide I wish I
had before buying my first hive.
Not sure what it costs, what kit you need,
or whether bees are right for you? This free guide gives
you the honest basics before you spend a penny.
Beekeeping feels complicated at first.
It doesn’t have to be.
Too much equipment
It’s hard to know what you actually need and what can wait.
Not enough space
You may not need
as much land as
you think.
Fear of getting it wrong
Most beginners are nervous. That’s completely normal.
That’s why this guide keeps things simple.
It gives you the honest basics before
you spend money on bees, hives or equipment.
What you’ll learn inside
Straight answers before you spend
money on bees, hives or equipment.
What it really costs
Where you can keep bees
Your first year
Beginner mistakes
Equipment checklist
Your next step
A few things new beekeepers often get wrong
Most people overestimate how difficult beekeeping is before they start.
Myth
reality
You need loads of land.
Most people keep bees in ordinary gardens
Bees sting everyone.
Calm, well managed bees are usually easy to work with
You need years of experience.
Everyone starts somewhere.
It’s a full-time hobby.
Most weeks only need a short amount of time
"
The biggest mistake isn’t starting
too early. It’s waiting because you think you’ll never know enough.
Learn first. Buy second. It’ll
save you hundreds of pounds
and a lot of frustration.”
Laurence Black Mountain Honey
This guide is for you if…
You’re interested
in keeping bees but
don’t know where
to start
You’re worried
about cost, time
or getting stung
You don’t want to waste money on the wrong equipment
You want clear advice from someone who keeps bees every day
You’re trying to work
out if beekeeping is actually right for you
You want to learn first and buy second
