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Spring is here!
With longer days, warmer weather and blooming flowers, spring is the perfect time to start a hive.
Step into your beekeeping journey with 3 simple steps so you can be ready to welcome your bees this season.
Already a beekeeper?
Here's our guide for beeks.
Step 1:
Begin with our Flow Hive 2+
The Flow Hive 2+ is an all-in-one backyard beehive system designed to extract honey directly from the hive without disturbing the bees.
This premium model is made from western red cedar and includes an integrated pest management system, dual observation windows, and an optional hive stand to keep your hive level, dry and off the ground.
Premium timber
Exclusive to the Flow Hive 2+ is the western red cedar timber. This timber is widely considered one of the best materials for building beehives as it is naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, and provides superb insulation.
Easy Honey Harvesting System
Flow's easy honey harvesting works by inserting the Flow Key and splitting the BPA- and BPS-free food-grade plastic foundation cells. The honey then simply flows into the trough, through the tube and into your jar. You no longer require expensive processing equipment, heavy lifting or hours of hot, sticky work to harvest honey.
Integrated Pest Management
Features a bottom mesh screen and a slide-out multifunctional tray made of recycled polypropylene. This layout allows beekeepers to inspect for Varroa mites or small hive beetles and apply treatments safely.
Ventilation Control
The unique ventilation control system allows you to support your bees as the seasons change by increasing or decreasing airflow depending on external weather conditions.
Ant Guard Protection
The powder-coated aluminium adjustable hive stand features Ant Guards that provide a space for creating a liquid ant barrier to stop pests from climbing up the hive legs.
Levelling and Alignment
The adjustable hive stand enables you to precisely adjust the height and level of your hive, even on uneven ground. The base contains two built-in spirit levels to assist the beekeeper in ensuring a perfect backward slope required for honey harvesting and to allow the bees to build naturally straight comb in the brood box.
Observation Windows
Flow Frames’ unique clear end-frame view and side observation windows let you see inside without taking off the lid and bothering the bees.
Step 2:
Join our online beekeeping course
Fast-track your learning with our online beekeeping course and get one month free.
You’ll learn:
- Where to put your hive
- How to source bees
- How to conduct your first inspection
- Tips on finding your queen
And so much more!
Step 3:
Join the community
- ⭐ Connect with experienced beekeepers
- ⭐ Access resources and set up for success
- ⭐ Feel supported
When getting started, the support of experienced beekeepers is essential.
Whether you need advice on how to source bees, or where to set up a hive, our knowledgeable Flow Team and community are here to help.
With dedicated email, phone and chat advice, weekly Facebook Live Q&As with the inventor, and an engaged social community ready to offer their support, your beekeeping journey will be off to a sweet start!
Why is spring the best time to start?
Abundance of Flowers
Spring offers abundant resources for bees, including blooming flowers full of nectar and pollen.
Nectar Flow
Spring's nectar flow fuels bee colonies, driving growth and honey production.
Colony Growth
Rapid colony expansion in spring is perfect for establishing a new hive.
Favourable Weather
Mild conditions make hive inspections and maintenance easier throughout the season.
Harvesting honey has never been easier
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.
Watch as pure, fresh honey flows right out of the hive and into your jar. No mess, no fuss.
The fastest and easiest way to harvest
Conventional honey harvesting takes hours and requires specialist equipment and a dedicated space. Not to mention the cleanup afterwards!
With the Flow Hive, harvesting becomes a single, simple step.
More fruit. More veggies. More from your garden.
One Flow Hive can pollinate up to 50 million flowers a day, boosting your veggie patch, fruit trees, and flower beds.
And the best part? You’ll harvest your own incredibly delicious honey, straight from the hive to your kitchen table.
💬 What gardeners are saying
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Our veggie and fruit pollination is the best we've had.
Chris H, verified customer
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Our hive is thriving and making plenty of delicious honey for us to share. As a plus, our flowers and fruits are growing much faster this year.
Brandon W, verified customer
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Thanks to the Flow Hive, I’ve been able to harvest and share local honey with my community—something I never imagined doing this early in my beekeeping journey.
The Flow Hive has helped me take one more step toward self-sufficiency and sustainable living, and I’m deeply grateful for the innovation and integrity behind this product.
- Bridget G, verified customer
You are not the only one new to beekeeping
Download our free beginner guide
New to beekeeping? Learn the lingo – from queen excluders to drone bees and everything in between. Download our simple PDF guide and take the first step into the fascinating world of bees.
We're here to support your beekeeping journey!
You can connect with our team via phone, email, live chat or through our social platforms. Cedar even answers your questions live streamed from the apiary every Tuesday!
Meet the Beekeepers
Take a walk in another beekeeper’s shoes and see how beekeeping has shaped their lives.
What happens next?
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Building a new home for your bees is an exciting part of your beekeeping journey.
It’s best to take your time and ensure that you get your assembly right.
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It’s important to treat the timber on your hive to give it the best weather protection possible for your climate, especially the roof – it’s the first line of defence against the weather.
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The good news is, you can keep a beehive almost anywhere! Especially a Flow Hive, as there is no need for additional processing equipment or for lugging heavy frames full of honey for harvesting.
From rooftops to balconies to backyards, it’s now possible to harvest honey directly from your hive.
Here are some tips to make sure your location of choice is good for you and for your bees.
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Part of beekeeping is ensuring you’re informed about things that may impact not only your bees but the wider beekeeping community, such as biosecurity.
From staying abreast of any industry news, to registering your hive, to knowing what to look for in terms of pests and diseases, understanding these practices now will set you up for success moving forward!
It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.
How to get started
Our spring season bundle
If you’re new to beekeeping, or are setting up a Flow Hive for the first time, our Starter Bundle is a great way to ensure you’ll have the essentials to get set up.
Featuring our best-selling Flow Hive, carefully crafted for experiencing the joy of harvesting honey directly from the hive – bundled with essential safety equipment, plus a sweet saving.