Bees

Beekeeping Month by Month: Your Complete First-Year Guide Beekeeping Month by Month: Your Complete First-Year Guide Key Takeaways Beekeeping follows a seasonal rhythm — understanding what your bees need each month is key to hive health and honey production Spring (March-May) is the busiest season: installing packages, managing swarm prevention, and building up colonies Summer…

TL;DR: Starting backyard beekeeping takes about $300–$500 in gear, a single Langstroth hive, and four to six weeks of prep before your bees arrive. Spend your first year learning the colony’s rhythm, inspect every 7–14 days from spring through fall, and keep your hive elevated off the ground to deter skunks and raccoons. Local ordinances…