This course is aimed at people who have not yet started beekeeping or who have got a hive and want to know more. It is also suitable for anyone who just wants to know more about the fascinating world of the honey bee.

Over the years Chris who is a bee farmer in the North Cotswolds in the middle of England has taught several hundred new beekeepers and now brings all of that experience to this online course. Through a series of videos and slides you will be introduced to this incredible hobby which is practiced by thousands of people around the world.

With bees under threat around the world it is more important than ever that we have good beekeepers looking after their bees properly. Climate change has made things more complicated for the beekeeper but this course will get you started on the right track.

In this course you will cover everything from setting up your apiary, getting your bees and installing them in the hive and doing regular inspections of the hive. You will also see into the amazing world of the honey bee and how they live together in harmony and create that wonderful food, honey.

At the end of this course you will understand what is required to be a good beekeeper and not just a keeper of bees.

Your beekeeping journey starts here.