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Your beekeeping journey starts with 3 simple steps
Becoming a beekeeper is such a rewarding and joyful pastime, but starting something new can feel daunting when you don’t know where to turn for reliable advice.
That’s why we’ve pulled our top resources for new beekeepers into a step-by-step guide. It’s the perfect launchpad for your sweetest adventure yet.
Top tip: Bookmark this page and come back to it whenever you need to! We'll email you a link too.
Step 1. Watch and learn
We've made it super easy for you to take the first step!
Check out these unlocked video lessons from our online beekeeping education platform TheBeekeeper.org.
Step 2. Get a hive and bees
Now you’ve familiarised yourself with the hard-working honeybee, it’s time to get set up with 40,000 (give or take) bees of your own, along with a hive, suit and smoker!
Not sure how Flow works? We break it down below:
The Flow Hive is an invention that makes honey harvesting easier for the beekeeper and gentler on the bees.
Flow® Frames are partially built honeycomb which the bees complete, fill with honey and cap with wax. They are made in Australia from BPA- and BPS-free plastic.
With the unique, clear end-frame view, beekeepers can easily see when the honey cells have been capped and when the honey is ready for harvest.
By simply inserting and turning a handle, the cells crack, the hexagons turn into channels and the honey flows down into the trough and into your jar. It really is honey on tap!
Step 3. Connect and carry on!
From problem-solving to sharing local knowledge and tips, there’s power in community 💪
Where can I connect with Flow Hive beekeepers?
Flow Support
Our friendly Flow support team are on hand to share knowledge about all aspects of the beekeeping journey
Where can I go to carry on learning?
There's always more to discover about beekeeping, which is part of what makes it so wonderful.
A free weekly Q&A session streamed live from the Flow apiary, plus hundreds of hours of footage in the library.
Developed in conjunction with the world’s experts, our online beekeeping course lets you learn at your own pace.
And we couldn’t resist one last bonus lesson excerpt, for the love of learning (and dancing bees!)
Becoming a beekeeper is so much easier with a Flow Hive
•No mess, no fuss
Turn a tap to harvest honey straight from your hive
•Save time, effort and space
No harvesting equipment or storage required
•Award-winning design
Easy to set up and use
•Suitable for any space
Rooftop, balcony, urban backyard or rural
•Built-in pest management system
To monitor and treat unwanted guests
•Observation windows
To discover the fascinating world of your beehive
You're probably asking...
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Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!
If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.
Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!
We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.
Ready to take the first step? Learn beekeeping terminology – from queen excluders, to drone bees and all the parts of a beehive – by downloading our simple PDF guide to beekeeping to start your journey today.
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Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.
There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.
We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.
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Yes! Flow Hives are perfect for setting-up just about anywhere.
You will need enough space to access the back of the hive for easy harvesting and your bees will require a clear space at the front of the hive for their flight path.
You'll also need to check-in with local governing bodies to find out if there are any regulations that you need to be aware of.
Here are some of our top tips on where to set up your beehive.
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Yes! Getting set up with a Flow Hive is a great interactive family activity as our revolutionary honey harvesting technology removes the need for additional harvesting equipment, making this enjoyable hobby much more accessible.
Harvesting honey together as a family is an incredible experience and enough to entice all members of your family to learn about bees which are completely fascinating! Don’t be surprised if you find yourself with extra hands on deck to help out with brood inspections ;)Make sure you have some extra suits on hand – we have protective wear in all sizes to accommodate all members of the family.
Still have questions? We'd love to hear from you.
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Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby which when approached with knowledge, skill and dedication can be incredibly rewarding.
It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.
Beekeeping suits and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. It’s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.