Why Beekeeping?

People often ask why and how I got into beekeeping.

It was a spontaneous decision that I don't regret making, even after 10 bee stings.
Up until recently beekeeping was left to doddery odd men eccentric mature gentlemen. Things are changing and there has been an influx of younger bee keepers. Beekeeping is becoming popular and trendy.

With hives in small gardens and rooftops in London, artists and professionals alike are setting up hives.

Glynn Davies, the president of the British Beekeepers Association(BBA) has been quoted saying "There's been a massive revival in urban beekeeping and most are young people who have never kept bees before." More than 350 people have joined the BBA in the past 2 years, at least 20 times more than in the previous 3 years combined.

In certain cliques, honey is becoming something to be appreciated, like a fine wine. Fortnum and Mason have noted the trend and now offer a "Honey Tasting Pack". Have a look at this shop - The Hive Honey Shop London

When I attended the "Bee Keeping Taster Day", I was warned that Beekeeping is addictive. And its true. 1 Hive leads to 2, leads to 4 and before you know it, you're saying yes to another swarm.