Hello forum members, I have joined here to gain knowledge in my quest to one day in 2018 establish my first ever beehives. I have been researching (over the internet) for a couple of months now to grasp a solid understanding of issues/negatives/cons involved when having beehives. This will enable me to gain knowledge & prepare the area against pests and diseases and ensuring optimal positioning.
Gardening is my pastime and I have a well established front and rear garden with ample food for bees. I am also surrounded by neighbours with an abundance of fruit trees and they should benefit from my hobby. I think I should be advising my neighbours that I will be getting bees and the benefits they will reap, but a I am in two minds just in case they oppose. I also have a back yard (inground) pool and hope this won't be an issue.
In Melbourne we are currently in the middle of summer. I will be attending my first club gathering in a couple of weeks and do an introductory course in late February. So the journey begins.
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