I’m new to beekeeping, is this right for me?

Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.

Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.

I have a small yard or rooftop, can I still have a hive?

Yes! Flow Hives are perfect for setting-up just about anywhere.You will need enough space to access the back of the hive for easy harvesting and your bees will require a clear space at the front of the hive for their flight path.You'll also need to check-in with local governing bodies to find out if there are any regulations that you need to be aware of.Here are some of our top tips on where to set up your beehive.

Is there any safety information to be aware of?

Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby which when approached with knowledge, skill and dedication can be incredibly rewarding.It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.Beekeeping suits and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. It’s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.

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Why choose a Flow Hive?

Harvesting honey has never been easier

Tapping honey straight from the hive without opening it means harvesting is gentler and easier – no more heavy lifting, expensive processing equipment or hours of hot, sticky work.

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New to beekeeping?

Lessons included!

We have a swarm of resources available to help you every step of the way, including a weekly live-streamed Q&A with the inventor Cedar, phone and email support, PLUS free 30-day access to our comprehensive online beginner beekeeping course.

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Incredible tasting honey

With Flow’s patented technology you can harvest from individual frames directly into your jar. Without the blending of conventional harvesting, you can experience the seasonal variations in color, flavor of your own garden!

HOW THE FLOW HIVE WORKS.

130,000 Flow Hives sold

The Flow Hive has revolutionized the American beekeeping industry, with beeks across all climates and locations adapting to the Flow method of harvesting honey.

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The joy of beekeeping with a Flow Hive in Sandy, Utah

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Your questions answered

: Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!
If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.
Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!
We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.
: Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.
There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.
We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.
: Yes! Flow Hives are perfect for setting-up just about anywhere.
You will need enough space to access the back of the hive for easy harvesting and your bees will require a clear space at the front of the hive for their flight path.
You'll also need to check-in with local governing bodies to find out if there are any regulations that you need to be aware of.
Here are some of our top tips on where to set up your beehive.
: Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby which when approached with knowledge, skill and dedication can be incredibly rewarding.
It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.
Beekeeping suits and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. It’s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.