Egluntyne Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 **Click** Contains over 40 mini lessons. A US site, so some terminology is a little different, but is is well worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Another interesting site is this blog from the Daily Telegraph online. And anyone looking for a local course should start here with the British Bee Keepers' Association - search around for a group near you, and they'll probably have their own website or a contact number you can ring to find out if they're running a course. The BBKA site contains lots of useful info, and a forum but you have to register before you can read posts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesontoast Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 And if you are interested in low cost, sustainable beekeeping, this is a very lively site with lots of support for beginners http://www.naturalbeekeeping.org There is also a new charity set up to promote more natural beekeeping - Friends of the Bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcloud Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Here is another worth checking out... http://www.escape925.co.uk/beekeeping/training-to-be-a-beekeeper.php ... and this one ... http://bickerstaffs-bmovies.blogspot.com/ ... I've found good stuff on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtobees Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I am surprised "Ooops, word censored!"ody has mentioned the Beekeeping Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think they have somewhere else, but you can't read the posts unless you join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8landy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Masses of really interesting stuff on **this site** including a free download of Abbe Warre's 'Beekeeping for All' translated from French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I just got this in today from the martin lewis website. Ive had a quick look but cant find this info yet here? ..doesnt mean to say it isnt already here though so sorry if its a duplicate post..! https://secure.csl.gov.uk/beebase/ BeeBase It seems that beebase will come out and inspect your hive if you register with them if they have an inspector in your area... this service is apparently free.. so might be of help to some to have any worries put to rest.. I dont have bees but I`m so glad that theres more and more beekeeping officianados out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcloud Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 ...agree that the best place to start is with your local beekeeping association website, as local people will have the best ideas for your area... ...but also found a great podcast on iTunes. It is a US podcaster, but still very interesting... his website is here http://nkybeekeeper.blogspot.com/ and you can get to the podcast link from there. I have been blogging my beekeeping experiences too. I have only been keeping bees for a year, but really enjoying it... almost as much fun as the chickens! Interested in any other good links people find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks for that post, in fact I`ve just joined as a friend on the bumble bee site. I like your blog by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Take a look at this about beekeeping in the Thirties http://www.youtube.com/user/TheShenachie#p/u/4/D7F5u7Uqt1U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Goodness how brilliant, and I love the little wooden stakes with the printed info.. I must say that I was quite alarmed at the sharp banging down of the sections to get the bees off.. reminded me of little chicks that I saw on a conveyor belt falling from a great height (bouncing) ! Thanks for that info.. looking forward to my bee things arriving soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 AND did you notice not a suit veil or glove in sight Pre varroa too ..............sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Oh my goodness yes indeed..I was thinking.. cool dud or what.. L.. Then again, the bees and the man probably knew there places and knew it just wasn't the done thing back then... chuckling.. and indeed yes ..nasty little things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 What a fabulous video. I've only watched the first one so far, but it's fascinating. It looked like he was demonstrating the "Shook Swarm" method. I would never dare work with bees with so little protection (except for a quick top-up of the syrup in a feeder). I loved his little labels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I thought some of you might be interested to read this blog, written by a beginner bee keeper - well, one year in, which is pretty much a beginner. He's been very open about the things that he's got wrong, as well as what's gone right. It's a useful insight into the first year of a hive, and quite entertaining reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Looks interesting Olly - I shall enjoy reading through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Free beekeeping podcasts can be found here CLICK (HERE if you don't have iTunes) A very informative natural beekeeping site can be found [HERE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Free beekeeping podcasts can be found here CLICK (HERE if you don't have iTunes) A very informative natural beekeeping site can be found [HERE] My DH has made me a top bar hive from a recipe on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 New podcast *HERE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowcloud Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Sorry if someone has already mentioned this one, but I came across it and thought it was interesting, especially for beginners ; http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/beeinspector.shtml . Thanks again for these other ideas - any more out there?!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks snowcloud. I shall listen to these today. A really useful site is http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk (as long as you are not sensitive ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
