Description
Learn everything you need to know about hobby beekeeping from home in this exciting online Masterclass! No prior knowledge about bees or beekeeping required; this brand new masterclass is designed in easy to navigate modules with unlimited, lifetime access to refer back as often as you need. Access the masterclass 24/7 on any internet device wherever you are, even when out with your bees! The founding honeybee farmer here at Bees & Co., Jez is a qualified further education teacher and spent 15 years facilitating workshops for some of the world's largest brands, gaining a formidable reputation for making learning simple and fun. Covering a range of topics, the masterclass is designed to ensure you have all the information you need to begin beekeeping confidently and safely. • Especially curated Recommended Reading list (there are more books written on bees than any other animal, so it can be a real minefield knowing which are useful, and which are not!) • Discover the really essential equipment, helping to save you money on unnecessary tools • Exclusive step-by-step Seasonal Beekeeping Guide produced by Jez to help you through the year with what to do and when • Join Jez in the apiary at his farm throughout the year and watch as he guides you through various techniques, offering expert tips and advice. You can be assured of quality, evidence-based information presented in a professional and easy to understand format.
What's included in the price?
The perfect mix of resources to aid learning: videos filmed with Jez here at the farm and in the studio; articles; infographics; step by step instructions illustrated with photographs; downloadable guides, resources and more. Get Started in Beekeeping includes the following modules and the ability to ask Jez and special guest tutors questions within the Masterclass platform: Welcome: A personal welcome from Jez and some basic questions answered including: "where do I get my bees from?", and "which type of bees should I get?". The modules are released on a weekly basis and you will have lifetime unlimited access so that you can refer back as often as you need. Module 1: Basic honeybee biology and anatomy relevant to beekeeping (no unnecessary science, just the bits you need to know and why) Module 2: The honeybee colony and how it works, including the different types of honeybee, their lifecycle and the essential, must-know information for safe, effective and stress-free beekeeping! Module 3: Hive types and beekeeping equipment looks at the various pros and cons of the many types of hive and equipment available with an impartial view, busting the myths on equipment like the Flow Hive and heated uncapping knives. You'll save more than you pay for this masterclass in this one module alone in wasted time and money! Module 4: Pests and diseases form a key and important part of being an ethical and safe beekeeper. Jez will guide you through how best to prevent, spot and treat the most common pests and diseases with photograph and video examples supported by the latest scientific research and data. Module 5: Practical beekeeping tips to help shorten your learning curve and avoid common mistakes. The videos and resources in this module build on everything you will have learnt, applying them in practice with Jez at the hives. Module 6: Honey harvesting. Simple ways to harvest your honey at home without the need for any specialist equipment, with some essential hygiene and safety tips and guidance on how best to extract and store excess honey. Module 7: Resources - this module is full of downloadable resources: guides, extra videos, plans and supporting resources to maximise your learning, all designed to help you to become a successful beekeeper.
What you will need
Laptop / phone / PC with internet access.
Duration
Maker
Home to the native British honeybee, and 100% raw, British honey. Our workshops and experience days have been awarded the Green Tourism Gold Award - we look forward to welcoming you.
This course is taught online