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You are now keeping bees. You have just installed your first package of honey bees in your hive. Yes, you are now a beekeeper! But you are still feeling anxious. You are a bit unsure if this experiment will really work. You are not sure if you have the necessary beekeeping supplies. And you are not even sure what you’ll need to know to become a “real” beekeeper. Most ‘newbees’ (ha!) feel the same tension. Managing honeybees requires a new skill set. That’s why I am going to share the tips that I wish I had known 20 years ago, when I first started keeping bees. I call these my Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Keeping Bees and Becoming a Better Beekeeper.   Keeping Bees Tip #1: Join a Beekeeping Club My first tip on keeping bees is basically, “Don’t do it alone.” Join a local beekeeping club or group. Take advantage of the chance to listen to monthly national speakers and watch live, in-person hive demonstrations. The chance to connect with other more experienced beekeepers is … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips for Keeping Bees