A Practical Beginner Course

Start Beekeeping This Spring is a beginner-friendly video course designed to take you from “I want bees” to confidently managing your first hive — with clear guidance and real-world instruction.

This course includes 10 members-only video lessons (2+ hours of instruction) you can complete at your own pace — plus a $25 discount on an Ol’ Cappy spring nucleus (nuc) colony.

It pulls together years of hands-on experience, research, and real-world beekeeping into one practical, backyard-focused format — so you don’t have to piece it together from scattered videos, forums, and guesswork.

This isn’t random beekeeping information. It’s what you actually need to know, in a format that makes sense for beginners starting in the spring.

Inside the Course, You’ll Learn:

• Where to place your hive for the best chance of success

• What equipment you actually need (and what to skip)

• The difference between nucs, packages, and swarms

• Why nucs are often the smoothest start for beginners

• How to install your nuc step-by-step

• What healthy frames look like (honey, pollen, brood)

• What to look for during inspections (even if you don’t see the queen)

• How often to inspect — and when to leave them alone

• When to add boxes and support growth

• The basics of mite awareness so you’re not caught off guard

• Bonus lessons on honey harvest and optional equipment

Bonus for Local Beekeepers

Purchase this course and receive $25 off an Ol’ Cappy nucleus (nuc) colony in Spring 2026.

Discount availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Nucs must be picked up in person in Coldwater, Mississippi.

Perfect for first-time beekeepers who want clarity before buying bees — and want to start this spring with confidence.

Enroll today — $149