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A free weekly guide, complete starter kits and real beekeepers on the phone.

The free Beginner Beekeeper Weekly Guide

Thinking about keeping bees in 2027? Weekly lessons begin in January 2027. Sign up now and you’ll get a few getting-started emails first.

  • Choosing equipment, and the difference between package bees and nucs
  • Preparing a place for your hive before your bees arrive
  • Feeding, inspections, colony health and mite management
  • Seasonal care and common beginner mistakes
  • Timing notes for your climate, based on your beekeeping ZIP code

It’s free, no purchase needed, and you can unsubscribe at any time. You don’t need to own bees or equipment to join.

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