Honeybee Bootcamp

A self-paced mini course + private Facebook group

Becoming a Beekeeper is a little scary
and very intimidating.

I know what it’s like to be a new beekeeper with absolutely no idea what to do. From figuring out where to get equipment and bees to knowing what a hive inspection is, it was all new to me.

So I get what it feels like to start this incredible journey alone

Are you struggling with:

  • What gear you actually need to start?

  • Where to get bees in Arizona—and when?

  • How to keep a hive alive through our extreme seasons?

If you nodded along to any of those, then I suspect you’ll like this…

Introducing…

Honeybee Bootcamp

Your First Year as an Arizona Beekeeper—Simplified.

Honeybee Bootcamp is a beginner-friendly mini course designed to guide you through your first year of beekeeping in Arizona. From setting up your hive to managing pests and reading your bees, this course breaks down each step into simple, practical lessons tailored for our unique desert climate. Whether you haven’t even started or you already have a hive buzzing in the backyard, this course will give you the confidence and tools to succeed.

Preview the Course

what you’ll get

  • 6 bite-sized video modules (under 15 minutes each)
  • Arizona-specific guidance—no fluff or general advice
  • Downloadable resources
  • Lifetime access
  • Private Facebook group to ask questions anytime

Course Breakdown

Everything you need to know to get started keeping bees

module 1

Gear & Getting Started

  • What you need (and what you don’t)
  • Where to get bees in Arizona
  • Setting up your hive (sun, shade, safety & HOA tips)

module 2

Honeybee Basics

  • Quick-start bee biology
  • How colonies grow and behave
  • Bee behavior in our desert climate

module 3

Hive Inspections

  • When to inspect (and when to leave them alone)
  • What to look for: eggs, brood, food stores
  • How to read your frames like a pro
  • Normal vs. “uh-oh” photos and video clips

module 4

Pests Predators & Problems

  • Varroa mites, ants, beetles & wax moths
  • Arizona-specific threats: heat stress, robbing, drought
  • Natural prevention and treatment strategies
  • What’s urgent—and what’s just bees being bees

module 5

Harvesting Honey & Hive Products

  • When (and if) to expect honey in your first year
  • Tools for a simple, no-fuss harvest
  • Intro to using wax, propolis, and other hive goodies
  • Why it’s okay if you don’t harvest your first year

module 6

Month-by-Month in Arizona

  • What to expect in every season
  • Feeding timelines and flow charts
  • Swarming season prep
  • When to split, combine, or requeen

BONUS!

What About Africanized Bees?

  • What “Africanized” means in Arizona
  • Recognizing defensive behavior
  • When (and how) to requeen
  • Staying safe + when to call for help

Get Started Now for only $47

creating healthy bees and happy beekeepers

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