Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Beekeeping for Dummies: A Few Essentials You Really Ought to Know

Do you think raising bees to harvest honey and
wax has a rustic allure? You'd be in good company
with those thoughts as there is a growing number
of enthusiasts who practice backyard beekeeping
today.

Some do it as a relaxing hobby, while others
actually have enjoyed the benefits of this as a
lucrative home business. Which ever group you may
fall into, here are a few beekeeping for dummies
tips that may have you quickly on your way into
this exciting venture.

Get your hands on all the literature you can
handle. Like any new hobby or business,
beekeeping has some basics that everyone needs to
know as well as new and groundbreaking techniques
that pop up as it evolves. Take stock in yourself
by stocking up on your knowledge.

You'll find there is a mass of material
available. From videos to downloadable ebooks -
and of course even a full size Beekeeping for
Dummies book on the market. Use these things to
get you going, but keep in mind you will
eventually thirst for some more advanced
beekeeping manuals.

Take a look around for your local beekeepers.
Those who have been doing this already are sure
to have some great tips to share. Not just
because they've been doing it - but more
specifically they have been doing it in your
local area.

They can share what they know about the best bees
for your area. You may be privy to information
such as the best places to get supplies locally,
as well as where to sell honey and wax. If
possible, find a local mentor. Established
keepers are excited to find someone else who
shares their passion and will be surprisingly
eager to share what they know.

Give great consideration to your bees. As you
begin, start off with one or two small colonies
that you can track and give full attention to.
You'll be able to gauge if you are prepared to
take on more and ensure your bees have everything
they need. If your bees seem happy, you'll know
there is ample food and water sources available
for them.

While annual flowering plants are always
favorable food sources, you'll want to insure
there are flowers year round. The more sustenance
you can provide regularly for your bees, the more
productive they will be.

Depending on where you live, your honey will take
on different flavors and textures based on the
flowers that are collected from. Keep this in
mind if you are considering going into more
commercial trade.

Water is just as important to bees as it is to
any other animal. Beekeepers need to know there
is a natural water source near by. If there
isn't, be sure to provide fresh water regularly
in a bucket or other container.

Finally, be sensible when choosing where to put
your beehive. Beehives in a built up area are no
problem, as long as you do not put them directly
in people's path. This is why is is of great
importance to make sure you practice in areas
that are far from where people regularly
congregate.

Once you get through these beekeeping for dummies
basics, you'll be on your way and ready for the
more advanced tips.

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Val Wilson is passionate about all things
beekeeping! It is an incredibly rewarding hobby
in so many ways, so if you would like more
information about how to start beekeeping, go to
http://www.bestbeekeeping.com for your FREE 7 day
beekeeping ecourse.

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