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Beekeeping Basics : Beekeeping: Parts of a Beehive Box

A beehive box is started with a wax foundation. Learn about beekeeping and the parts of a hive box in this free apiary video. Expert: Tom Emde Bio: Tom Emde is the owner and operator of Sweet Briar Honey Farms in Apopka, FL, where he cultivates locally-produced orange blossom honey. He has over 42 years of commercial beekeeping experience. Filmmaker: Michael Capitelli

Beekeeping Basics : Beekeeping: Inspecting a Beehive

Use a smoker to distract bees when inspecting a beehive. Learn about beekeeping and hive inspection in this free apiary video. Expert: Tom Emde Bio: Tom Emde is the owner and operator of Sweet Briar Honey Farms in Apopka, FL, where he cultivates locally-produced orange blossom honey. He has over 42 years of commercial beekeeping experience. Filmmaker: Michael Capitelli

Beekeeping- where to buy?

I am wanting to start beekeeping. I know where to buy the equipment, but who do I get the bees from??? For those who know specific places, I live in South Africa. Your help is much aprreciated.

Beekeeping Basics : Beekeeping: Construction of Commercial Grade Honeycombs

There is usually eight honeycombs in a hive box. Learn about beekeeping and getting honey from beehives in this free apiary video. Expert: Tom Emde Bio: Tom Emde is the owner and operator of Sweet Briar Honey Farms in Apopka, FL, where he cultivates locally-produced orange blossom honey. He has over 42 years of commercial beekeeping experience. Filmmaker: Michael Capitelli

Beekeeping Basics : Beekeeping: How to Avoid Bee Stings

Walk through bushes or trees to get rid of bees that may be following. Learn about beekeeping and avoiding bee stings in this free apiary video. Expert: Tom Emde Bio: Tom Emde is the owner and operator of Sweet Briar Honey Farms in Apopka, FL, where he cultivates locally-produced orange blossom honey. He has over 42 years of commercial beekeeping experience. Filmmaker: Michael Capitelli