Watch Basics of Beekeeping: The Bush Bee Man

2025
1 Season

Join the Bush Bee Man in Basics of Beekeeping, a fun and informative series that teaches the essentials of beekeeping. From hive setup to honey extraction, this hands-on guide is packed with humor and real-world experience-perfect for beginners.

Basics of Beekeeping: The Bush Bee Man is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between February 2, 2025 and on

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8. Harvest Time! Enjoying Your First Batch of Honey

February 20, 2025

The moment we've all been waiting for-harvesting honey! Mark walks us through the final step of the beekeeping journey, from extracting honey without making a sticky mess to understanding the natural variations in honey colour and flavour.

7. Hive Check: Is Your Colony Thriving?

February 20, 2025

It's time for the first hive inspection! After a month or two, your nucleus colony should have expanded, and today Mark walks you through, checking for a healthy queen, strong brood patterns, and signs that your bees are thriving.

6. Moving Day: Welcome to the Hive!

February 20, 2025

It's the big moment-introducing your bees to their new home! Mark walks through the step-by-step process of transferring a nucleus colony into your hive, keeping the queen safe, and making sure your bees settle in happily.

5. Hive & Seek: Finding the Perfect Spot

February 20, 2025

Location, location, location! In this episode, Mark shares the secrets to picking the perfect spot for your beehive. From avoiding cranky lawnmowers to keeping the neighbours happy, he walks through the dos and don'ts of hive placement.

4. Building the Perfect Bee Bungalow

February 20, 2025

A good beehive starts with a solid box! In this episode, Mark shares the dos and don'ts of assembling your hive, from picking the right materials to adding the perfect landing board for your buzzing tenants.

3. Frames, Foundations & Finger-Saving Tricks

February 20, 2025

Beekeeping isn't just about bees-you've got to build their furniture too! Mark walks you through assembling frames, wiring foundation, and a few handy tricks to keep your hive sturdy and your honey off the ground.

2. Home Sweet Hive: Picking the Right Bee Box

February 20, 2025

Wood, plastic, polystyrene-who knew there were so many options for a beehive? Mark breaks down the different types of hives, their pros and cons, and what really matters when setting up a home for your bees.

1. So You Want to Be a Beekeeper?

February 2, 2025

Thinking about keeping bees? Mark deCaux-The Bush Bee Man-sets you on the right path, covering what it really takes to get started. From picking the perfect hive spot to understanding how bees work, this episode cuts through the confusion with no-nonsense

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Basics of Beekeeping: The Bush Bee Man is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Basics of Beekeeping: The Bush Bee Man on demand at Amazon.