Introduction to Beekeeping

This six-week course is the perfect introduction to caring for your own bees, including the theory of how to harvest honey and keep your bees healthy. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and know-how to begin your journey as a beekeeper.

What you’ll learn:

• Honeybee natural history
• What you need to know to start beekeeping
• How to get your first bees
• How to look after the bees
• Keeping them healthy
• Swarming
• Dealing with common problems
• Harvesting and processing honey

Course dates:

• Monday 2nd February
• Monday 9th February
• Monday 16th February
• Monday 23rd February
• Monday 2nd March
• Monday 9th March

This workshop is taught by Birmingham and District Beekeepers Association.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge of beekeeping best-practices. Recommended for ages 18+. The workshop will take place in the Winterbourne Centre for Horticulture.

For any queries about this workshop, please email our Learning Officer, Ellie Hill.

All courses, workshops and events at Winterbourne House & Garden are non-refundable unless cancelled by Winterbourne. All tickets are subject to a booking fee of up to £2.50.