Getting Started

There are lots of things to consider before you bring your first colony of honeybees home. These sections will cover the basics and help you to figure out what is involved in getting started in the hobby of beekeeping.

Preparing for Your New Colony

We have sent thousands of colonies out into the world and here you’ll find some detailed information about what you can expect before, during, and immediately after your pickup day.

Seasonal Beekeeping Tips

Honeybees are pretty self-sufficient, but they do benefit from seasonal care from the beekeeper. Our northeastern climate requires a bit more planning and monitoring than some warmer climates might. Here, we’ve broken our task list down by season.

Useful Documents

We’re always happy to share any documents and presentations we use. Click links below to access these files.