Start Beekeeping This Spring!
Ol' Cappy's Bee Products
Start Beekeeping This Spring (Beginner Course)
A practical beginner video course — coming soon
Thinking about getting bees this year? Spring is the best time to start — and starting with the right information makes all the difference.
This beginner beekeeping course brings everything you need into one place so you can move from “I want bees” to confidently managing your first hive.
What You Get
- 10 structured video lessons
- 2+ hours of hands-on video instruction
- Real footage inside working hives
- Practical guidance for spring startup
- Bonus lessons on honey harvest and optional equipment
Lessons are being released in phases as we move into the spring season — so you’re learning what matters when it matters. All lessons will be live by April 14.
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
- Mite awareness for beginners
Course Member Bonus
Purchase the course and receive $25 off an Ol’ Cappy nucleus (nuc) colony for 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.
If this is your year to start beekeeping, start strong.