MedusA Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Did anyone else see the item on Countryfile about beekeeping? I think it was good that they pointed out the importance of gaining some theoretical knowledge and practical experience before getting some bees. I do think it's a positive move that beekeeping is becoming so high profile on mainstream TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yes I saw it - and I totally agree. Having been through my first summer but not yet my first winter I really can't imagine keeping bees without going to classes first, particularly because of the people I've met. The reassurance of knowing somebody is around to ask/help out has been incredibly important during this first year. In a way I find it much harder than keeping hens was when I first started out, because I have no 'sixth sense' about the bees, no instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think it's just much harder to have any 'instinct' when you only really observe them once a week or so, and when their habits are so different to anything else we are used to. I'm sure instinct develops with time, but I do agree that I wouldn't have dreamed of venturing into beekeeping without the evening class that I did, and without the support of my local group. I did see the Countryfile item, but got interrupted and forgot to pause it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
