Description
This workshop is suited to those interested in or who are currently caring for between one and three honeybee hives in their backyard.
The focus is on giving you information that helps you appreciate your bees. I call it a bee-caring method due to me supporting the focus you choose; whether to enjoy the natural processes of bees, add to your health and wellbeing, or to maximise the honey yield.
Our small group means we can explore all your questions and each have time to interact with live bees in a range of hive types.
We will cover varroa management.
FAQs
- Is there an age requirement?
This workshop is suited to people 18 and over.
Please contact me if you are booking for someone between 13 and 17, this may be acceptable if they are accompanied by a paying adult (over 18).
- What will we cover?
Agriculture Victoria (Agriculture Victoria) requirements.
Responsibilities and commitments: time, space and costs.
Hives: types of hives and their pros and cons, parts of the hive.
Planning and preparation: placement of a hive.
Tools and equipment.
Inside the hive: identifying brood, larvae, eggs, pollen, honey and nectar.
Basic pests and diseases.
Options for harvesting honey.
How to keep costs down.
The order or schedule will change depending on the weather.
- What if the weather is bad?
On days where the weather stops us opening a hive, I will attempt to alter dates.
- What shall I bring?
Lunch and snacks. A fridge is available.
Closed in sturdy shoes or boots.
Thick socks.
Water bottle.
Camera for photo opportunities (Photos can be taken for you and sent in a text).
AVOID WEARING PERFUMES OR STRONG SCENTS.
- What is provided?
Suits and gloves.
Bees and hives.
Honey for tasting and for purchase.
Notes from the day.
Copy of the Apiary Code of Practice (Victoria).
Copy of a hive inspection checklist.
- What sort of hives will be explored?
We have available the following hive types:
Flow hive.
Horizontal hive / Long Langstroth.
Langstroth.
- What amenities are there?
There is a:
toilet
refrigerator
undercover area
tools and equipment
learning materials
- What else can I do?
Please look at my website. In particular:
Intro to Backyard Bee-Caring workshop. I come to you to support your onsite decisions and answer any questions.
Mentoring visits.
Varroa management.
You also may wish to join Werribeeks Bee Club where you can attend Beginner Circle (facilitated by me) or gain further experience in the apiary.
- What are your contact details?
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