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The Honey and Bee Connection
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For anyone thinking about keeping honey bees, there are lots of questions to be answered. Here are four of the most common.
Q:I'm worried about bee stings - should I start beekeeping?
A:It is understandable to feel nervous about bee stings and it is said that you can't call yourself a beekeeper until you've been stung at least once! If you know you have an allergy to beestings you would be better to avoid beekeeping as a hobby, otherwise just take sensible precautions with clothing and your treatment of the bees and you will be fine most of the time.
Q:Is beekeeping an expensive hobby?
A:There will be an initial investment in hive equipment and bees, but once you have got started there is very little expense - afterall the bees are happy to get on with things themselves. You are likely to be spending a few hundred dollars to begin with, although long term you could recoup money through sales of honey and wax products. Try to look on it as an investment.
Q:Apart from honey, what are the other benefits of keeping bees?
A:There are some unexpected benefits of keeping bees. If you are a gardner you will definitely see the plants in your garden flourish - bigger and stronger flowers, fruit and vegetables and lush green vegetation.
Beekeeping is also claimed to be very relaxing by those that practice it. It is a great way to take your mind off the stresses of everyday life.
In addition to all of this you can be happy in the knowledge that you are doing your bit for the environment.
Q:Where do I get more information?
A:The best sources of information are other local beekeepers, quality books and websites. Get yourself a good step by step guide that will walk you through the whole process from getting started to harvesting honey. Find local beekeeping societies where established beekeepers can help you through the early days.
There are many other questions you will think of as you start to keep honey bees, but getting the answers to these is a great starting point.
About the Author
My name is Jane Vaughan and I love to research the benefits of a natural lifestyle on our health and wellbeing. If you are interested in starting beekeeping and want to know which books to buy, read my reviews of 4 of the best at http://www.trustnature.info
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How to Start Keeping Honey Bees - FAQ's by Jane Vaughan
