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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

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

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

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

It takes a couple of months for a colony to be full of honey and nectar. Learn about beekeeping and starting a beehive 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