What should I expect during my first year of beekeeping

During your first year of beekeeping, you’ll need to focus on establishing a healthy colony. In the spring, you will introduce bees into the hive, monitor for queen activity, and ensure there is adequate space for brood and honey. You may face challenges like controlling pests or diseases. In the summer, you will harvest honey and assess the hive’s overall health. By fall, you should prepare your hive for winter by ensuring it has enough food and is properly insulated.