Engage with local beekeepers 🐝

It's a great idea to connect with local beekeepers, as they can tell you all about how to keep your bees happy and healthy and are the best resource for the most suitable beekeeping methods in your region and climate. Mentors (aka Flow Ambassadors) - can offer one-one-one support to help you set up your hive, source bees and maintain your hive. They’re our on-the-ground Flow experts!Beekeeping Clubs - Find one near you. Many of these Clubs have a demonstration Flow Hive or Super that you may be able to visit upon contacting them.

Spring Beekeeping Checklist

Step 2:

Join our online beekeeping course

Fast-track your learning with our online beekeeping course and get one month free.

You’ll learn:

Where to put your hive
How to source bees
How to conduct your first inspection
Tips on finding your queen

And so much more!

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Step 3:

Join the community

⭐ Connect with experienced beekeepers
⭐ Access resources and set up for success
⭐ Feel supported

When getting started, the support of experienced beekeepers is essential.

Whether you need advice on how to source bees, or where to set up a hive, our knowledgeable Flow Team, Flow Ambassadors, and community are here to help.

With dedicated email, phone and chat advice, weekly Facebook Live Q&As with the inventor, and an engaged social community ready to offer their support, your beekeeping journey will be off to a sweet start!

Why is spring the best time to start?

Abundance of Flowers

Spring offers abundant resources for bees, including blooming flowers full of nectar and pollen.

Nectar Flow

Get the knowledge and equipment you need to make the most of spring's nectar flow.

Colony Growth

Rapid colony expansion in spring drives demand for bee colonies, so sourcing your bees well in advance is important.

Favourable Weather

Now is the perfect time to assemble and paint your hive to bee prepared for your first colony.

Harvesting honey has never been easier

Tapping honey straight from the hive without opening it means harvesting is gentler and easier – no more heavy lifting, expensive processing equipment or hours of hot, sticky work.

Watch as pure, fresh honey flows right out of the hive and into your jar. No mess, no fuss.

You are not the only one new to beekeeping

Download our free beginner guide

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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We're here to support your beekeeping journey!

You can connect with our team via phone, email, live chat or through our social platforms. Cedar even answers your questions live streamed from the apiary every Wednesday!

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Meet the Beekeepers

From Sydney to Pottsville, take a walk in another beekeeper’s shoes and see how beekeeping has shaped their lives.

It's an incredible learning journey

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She's the quality control for the honey

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What happens next?

Building a new home for your bees is an exciting part of your beekeeping journey.

It’s best to take your time and ensure that you get your assembly right.

Check out our assembly videos here.

It’s important to treat the timber on your hive to give it the best weather protection possible for your climate, especially the roof – it’s the first line of defence against the weather. This is your chance to get creative!

The good news is, you can keep a beehive almost anywhere! Especially a Flow Hive, as there is no need for additional processing equipment or for lugging heavy frames full of honey for harvesting.

From rooftops to balconies to backyards, it’s now possible to harvest honey directly from your hive.

Here are some tips to make sure your location of choice is good for you and for your bees.

An important part of getting your new hive up and running is ensuring that it’s registered*.

This step is a crucial part of becoming a beekeeper and helps protect our biosecurity.

*Check if your state or local county laws require registration
(Australian state registration links)

It's a great idea to connect with local beekeepers, as they can tell you all about how to keep your bees happy and healthy and are the best resource for the most suitable beekeeping methods in your region and climate.

Mentors (aka Flow Ambassadors) - can offer one-one-one support to help you set up your hive, source bees and maintain your hive. They’re our on-the-ground Flow experts!
Beekeeping Clubs - Find one near you. Many of these Clubs have a demonstration Flow Hive or Super that you may be able to visit upon contacting them.

Part of beekeeping is ensuring you’re informed about things that may impact not only your bees but the wider beekeeping community, such as biosecurity.

From staying abreast of any industry news, to registering your hive, to knowing what to look for in terms of pests and diseases, understanding these practices now will set you up for success moving forward!
It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.

Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.

Don’t miss this special  spring offer!

Pick up a sweet saving on our most popular hive for a limited time in our spring Starter Bundle.You'll have everything you need to take great care of your bees.

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