Beekeeping from day 1 to 2 years - WHOLE process from beginner beekeeper to my record honey harvest

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This is the whole beekeeping journey so far. I became a beekeeper 2 years ago and it's been the most rewarding project ever. There's a lot of work involved when you're a beekeeper but the feeling of harvesting a load of honey can't be beaten! Enjoy binge watching some beekeeping...
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@just_alex 7 ай бұрын

To the regulars of this channel... this is a combination of all the beekeeping episodes put together so if you think you've seen them before that's because you have! I just wanted to upload them all together so people can binge watch some beekeeping! Enjoy if you haven't seen this before and for the people who want to see a new video... I have a brand new one coming in a few days!

@-zorbster6747 7 ай бұрын

excited for the new vid! Have a great fall always love watching your homesteading to relax.

@shirleyhockey972 7 ай бұрын

Thanks can't wait for the new video

@Nemanthaheshara 7 ай бұрын

Thank you alex your videos somehow disappear my anxiety ❤ im 20 years old guy who love to watch and do the things you do Forging mushrooms and living alone in the wild etc. Much love from sri lanka 🇱🇰

@phillkirby 7 ай бұрын

Your awesome alex along with your content ❤👍

@kayetaylor5551 7 ай бұрын

Hey bonny lad 😁your mother and father must be so proud of yourself and your brother🥰if I had had kids I would have wished them to be just like you two...by the way I want to moan that I didn't get to see much of your father's orchid...I was so mad at you!!!! Can I make a request...PLEASE CAN YOU SHOW US SOME OF YOUR FATHERS GARDEN WORK...PLEASE!!!!

@dominikrakous6921 Ай бұрын

The fact that you end up saying: Don't buy my honey and support your local beekeepers.... You are an amazing, selfless person 🐝

@emcsquare62 7 ай бұрын

My father was a bee keeper in the east coast of the U.S. He had 133 hives. I was heavily involved as it was not a one-man project. What you're doing is awesome. Very well prepared and planned! Happy bee farming!

@Prowls5432 7 ай бұрын

133?!

@cakelady62 6 ай бұрын

@@Prowls5432133 HIVES IS IMPRESSIVE! I AM AMAZED BY THE LIFE OF BEES. PEOPLE DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE TO NOT ONLY THE OBVIOUS REASONS (MAKING HONEY AND POLLENATING FLOWERS TO KEEP TREES ALIVE AND PLANT LIFE GOING) BUT THEIR HONEY ALSO IS USED TO HEAL WOUNDS IN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TOO. ALSO HELPS HEAL BURN VICTIMS WHEN PHARMACEUTICALS AREN’T AN OPTION. WITHOUT THESE AMAZING BEES, WE WOULDN’T HAVE POLISHES FOR OUR FURNITURE, CANDLES TO HELP SOOTHE OUR SOULS OR EVEN HELP CELEBRATE OUR FESTIVITIES. OR GIVE US SOME AMAZING FLOWERS THAT WE USE TO GIVE TO LOVED ONES, OR ENJOY IN OUR OWN GARDENS. AND OF COURSE WE COULDN’T HAVE HARVESTS SO BOUNTIFUL WITHOUT THEM!! SO FOR ALL OF YOU WHO PUT TIME, MONEY, HARD WORK AND LOVE INTO SAVING THESE PRECIOUS BEES, THANK YOU 🙏 ❤ THE WORLD THANKS YOU ALL!

@ajaxmichael 2 ай бұрын

@@Prowls5432 That are rookie numbers. I have 1333 hives!

@ItsNanaImHere 29 күн бұрын

@@ajaxmichaeldo you Sell Honey?

@pkthtguy587 6 ай бұрын

This might get lost,But your videos on bee keeping finally pushed me to get bee's ,After over 10 years of wanting them and being worried about them,I'm now have two hive and honestly never been happier ,Thank you very much for giving me the information and excitement to get them

@Crazychickenlady448 Ай бұрын

I do not have bees yet, but they are in my 5-year plan. Alex has made it a lot less intimidating.

@pkthtguy587 Ай бұрын

@@Crazychickenlady448 I love that you have a five year plan :)

@chloeinthecities 7 ай бұрын

Watching a two hour movie in theaters X Watching a two hour just alex video√

@andrewlucky772 3 ай бұрын

Yeah😊😊😊😊😊

@kelza83 2 ай бұрын

You definitely learn more here. And less sniffing and chomping on popcorn and slurping 😖😫

@user-zv3lj1ef7l 2 ай бұрын

unfortunately, the kitchen counter is not to be stepped on with his dirty socks while processing products he sells to others. I hope he can edit that part out soon. But its too late already, the cat is out of the bag. The boy needs to be taught about the sanctity of the kitchen space. It's not a place to build bee boxes, sit on or step on the counters and other crap while using it as a place to prepare food.

@paulawagner6058 15 күн бұрын

@@user-zv3lj1ef7l 32:12 Mom and Dad may require Alex to remove the shoes.

@gideonhealim2494 7 ай бұрын

Alex, you have a persona that is so genuine, which is a pleasure to watch. thank you!

@GarryWilsonable 7 ай бұрын

You are a fine man, Alex! Hug your mum and dad because they trained you well! Caring, curious, intelligent, fun, talented! I'm a beekeeper too, so it was especially fun to watch. God bless you and your adventures!!! Garry

@jaynedavis3388 7 ай бұрын

A reason that most people use wax foundation instead of the plastic inserts is because it takes 7 to 8 ponds of honey to make 1 pound of wax. If your bees make less wax, you get more honey

@H.R.H-Amina_Bin_Shafiq-SHAKTI 4 ай бұрын

It seems like you're just doing everything! Gardening, bee keeping, fishing! I LOVE IT! Its so beautiful where you live and it seems so PEACEFUL! I love watching you and your father working together.

@lindafarnsworth7302 2 ай бұрын

Just saw this video. You have really impressed my husband and myself. Your ambition is very encouraging to us. We hope this encourages more young adults to find their own ambition! Good on ya!

@shropshireladoutdoors743 7 ай бұрын

I thought 2 hours that's long but it just wasn't long enough great content love your channel and the diversity of the things you do keep it up thanks Alex 👍

@shropshireladoutdoors743 7 ай бұрын

@BrrrrrrtgoestheA10 you didn't read the intro it says it's a compilation of all his bee keeping

@detweelingpaarden1829 7 ай бұрын

I know, I have seen this but this kind of films are the ones I like. And no one other can make this kind of film. Thank you Alex, for these wonderfull films that you make. You inspire me so much, thank you.

@willcookmakeup 7 ай бұрын

The energy you and your dad have is hysterical lol. Its like awkward best friends vibe and I'm so here for it. Thank you for taking us on this journey the last two years. It has been so fun to watch and once I have land I'm definitely going to be starting my own hive

@miguel_aquatico 7 ай бұрын

This video has just made me so happy. I think growing up with my grandpa's and great grandpa's vegetable garden just made me appreciate the process of taking care of these things, because you get so much joy in the end when you harvest. Whether is it picking up potatoes, peeling pea pods, or collecting honey, it makes the entire journey worth it! It's something I'm trying to pass on to my little cousins.

@LaserTopBrka 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to see how far you went since day one, keep up good work and keep the bees happy! 🐝🐝🐝

@user-vx4gg2vv3q 4 ай бұрын

Hey Alex, your business did'nt make a loss. You are adding value to our lives by showing us how we are supposed to live. The profit of your project is in the passion you share, for life, for your bees, life is about the little things you have just reminded me of that. Not everything that counts can be counted. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@weirhauch1002 2 ай бұрын

One of the best and most realistic video I ' ve ever watched .We learnt much about beekeeping and along with the characteristic of being patient .Thank you

@Richi0h 7 ай бұрын

Your content is so relaxing man, such a good dude.

@Unislash 7 ай бұрын

Alex, thanks again for inspiring me to take up beekeeping! I wasn't expecting to keep any honey this first year, but to my surprise I now have a 5 gallon bucket full of honey sitting in my garage, and today I just put a 100% full super on each hive for the winter and closed the hives up until spring. It's been a really rewarding hobby for me this last year, and I have you to thank. Maybe my new winter hobby will be microgreens 😀 Best of luck taking the bees on a road trip!

@DC-um7lr 7 ай бұрын

We've watched the whole 2 hours and it made me so happy watching people finally buy the honey. Love your contents so much! Watching your videos everyday.

@LimeDragon866 7 ай бұрын

I might have watched the one year video and all the videos inbetween, but this is always relaxing so i will watch this too

@Alexander361cmongimmieahandle 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Alex. Firstly, it's good quality and entertaining content. Secondly, I'm becoming more and more interested in bees and potentially keeping bees, and watching someone at a beginner stage go through the learning process first, documenting the journey, teaching and providing updates, as openly and honestly as you have has been incredibly useful. Thank you again.

@bubbay.1610 7 ай бұрын

Alex, Many of your viewers including my humble self, Are in favor, enjoy, and appreciate your sharing, As a New York City dweller we had no idea exactly how much work goes into gathering honey., Combating pest mite control by building your bee hive frames, It appears that you're working hard like the bees. Here's Wishing You and your extended Bee family. Happiness, Good Health , Continued Success, Thanks again for sharing.

@dulcecelestepalacios5194 7 ай бұрын

That is a LOT of honey, congrats!

@bradfarmer3190 2 ай бұрын

My man is a MAKER not a TAKER. Great video. Great spirit. Great guy. Cheers from Alberta, Canada.

@son_60han 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the hardwork for the bees. May they continue to make the world a better place

@schecheslife4969 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I’m in West Palm Beach Florida. You were my entertainment after a long day of work what beautiful work you’re doing. You put a big smile in my face. I’m Haitian, a mom and a nurse. God bless you continue your great work and love for God’s gift to us humans to enjoy nature ❤ this video I watch the whole thing it was so entertaining I look forward to see how you move the bees.

@LeisyBee1 3 ай бұрын

Lots of hard work Alex, Well done! Also loved how you encourage all the viewers to support their local beekeepers.

@bumpkin7171 3 ай бұрын

It is such a blessing to work solo with no stiff manager bossing us around.

@batool4598 7 ай бұрын

2 hours of bee keeping 😵😵😵❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@mykalmcb 7 ай бұрын

Alex well done. I have been following your beekeeping from the beginning. I really like this summary video. Thanks for all your hard work in putting this together.

@nigelbelmont5757 7 ай бұрын

Hi Alex, I love Bees and love what you have done, and that you have also grown your own foods as well. I hope the garden where you are moving to has a large garden for you to grow plenty of vegetables and salad plants as well, and plenty of flower varieties for your Bees to get pollen from (Dont forget a greenhouse as well). You make me happy making these video's of your progress doing all this stuff and I hope it inspires a lot of younger people to become more self reliable and grow their own foods. I look forward to watching your video's and look forward to see what you are gonna do next. I hope your move to Bristol goes smoothly for you and look forward to your next video. Take care & Good luck.

@julianafriedrichsen 7 ай бұрын

It’s so hard to highlight the best moments of your videos. Everything is just so interesting! I particularly like your curiosity along the way and the passion when you see the final outcome of your experiments. Besides, you’re doing an incredible educational work here, ecology, research methods, citizen science, sustainability..and the list goes on. Congrats for such hard and inspiring work 💚

@ringerheringa3052 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing video! Loved every second of it. You are such a wonderful story teller. All the work that went into the making of this documentary is unbelievable. Thanks so much, Alex!

@Piglife101 7 ай бұрын

This episode felt like I’d been watching for 15 mins! Love the bee episodes ❤

@angtxsun4460 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex for sharing your journey and learning with us, fascinating!

@stonuk 6 ай бұрын

I can't believe I've just sat here and watched a 2-hour Video on Beekeeping. Enjoyed every minute!

@wtfs7265 7 ай бұрын

@lisaposin2866 6 ай бұрын

Alex, you are such a nice man. You’re so much fun to watch and I’ve learned so much. I now have so much respect for beekeepers and the hard work they put in to bring us their bee’s wonderful honey. Good luck with your move.

@GetGood_1023 7 ай бұрын

YEAH NEW JUST ALEX VIDEOOOOOOOOO

@andybiggs4179 7 ай бұрын

Alex i dont think you realise how truly talented you are! Followed you and your brother from the early days. And now to see what a huge success your new channel is having is amazing!! Everytime i watch one of your vids i always think you could so easilly have your own tv show. There is only a small selection of vids or tv shows that i truly enjoy and seem to chill me out and cheer me up . And yours is one of them . Sincerely thank you mate 👍💜 keep up the great work 🐝🐝🍯🍯

@lockguy2652 7 ай бұрын

I am simply stunned and blown away at your dedication and results. I don't believe i have the patience to undertake something like this. Just incredible! Great job!

@SmoreHearts 6 ай бұрын

Love how supportive and involved your dad is with your projects. 💜

@rickyjessome4359 7 ай бұрын

I've watched all of your bee keeping videos and really enjoyed them all! This video will bee great to refresh the memory. Cheers

@moncho99able 7 ай бұрын

Good luck as you move to a new place and start a new journey! Super excited for you and your bees!!

@michelec152 7 ай бұрын

Excellent job, Alex! I find your videos interesting, informative and calming. I like to let them play in the evening while I'm working on another project. I know it is hard work to film everything you do and then edit it into such nice videos. Thank you!

@WeeLuna 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making such a deep and informative video. I've seen all the other vidoes, but it was nice with a full summarize! Stay strong and all the best to you.

@charming0077 6 ай бұрын

I've been watching his videos without forwarding and bro you got a pure honest honey soul... thank you from Canada

@chrisstaniforth5629 3 ай бұрын

Loved the video, glad you're well and staying with us!!

@ShadowGingerdapple 7 ай бұрын

I loved seeing the community affect at the end of the video! The sweet little gifts and trade really show what a community can create together!

@Don_Dries 6 ай бұрын

Seeing you get on with things motivates me to set my own life in order and finally take care of projects. Thanks 🙏

@TlagarhaniCentral 7 ай бұрын

Hello I want to say thank you for being such a great KZfaqr. You inspired me to start beekeeping and you are the most down to earth creator, and the most truthful creator. You are really nice and you outmatch all other creators thank you for being such a great KZfaqr over the years.

@user-nl7vz4wt3t 7 ай бұрын

Alex. Thanks for putting this episode together & explaining absolutely everything. I know a lot of work went into documenting all of this whilst managing your bees. This has to be one of the most interesting uploads I've seen of yours.

@aryafylfort9717 7 ай бұрын

Thank YOU Alex for being so so so so inspiring! Raising our ancestor spirits and treating them so well and yet being so humble and sweet (honey fits you so well!) and I really hope the best for you. I absolute adored your attitude toward life and toward projects, you are inspiring and a wonderful person! Thank you so much again!!

@renao_ 7 ай бұрын

one of my favorite channels on youtube, thank you for 2h of beekeping!

@kesangnamgyal2892 3 ай бұрын

I love your enthusiasm about bee keeping and finding it rather contagious! I am equally thrilled to see your father's orchid collection and reminds me of my late Dad who loved his orchids and growing up in Sikkim, somehow I knew no other plants as such other than orchids! Thank you for sharing your fun adventures in the garden!

@Enderman0415 7 ай бұрын

cant wait for the next video! It's great to look back at this journey, and I'm ecstatic to have witnessed it over time!

@Dustinlove102 7 ай бұрын

16:26 ✨🐸✨ 21:53 💕💕💕 one of my absolute favorite parts is at the end when you show a lot of the people you've met from this. Such a lovely community 💛

@sammyskinner6151 7 ай бұрын

well done Alex! I've been looking forward to seeing how much honey you have made over the summer and wow it truly is amazing! I'm so excited for the next season of honey 🐝

@lauvasquez7198 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting this all in one. That way I didn’t have to keep searching for every video. I never gave honey a single thought other than “yummy honey” and this video was amazing to watch the process

@Jenny-xe7zt 7 ай бұрын

I’ve watched all your bee keeping videos and still enjoyed this. So relaxing to watch and live vicariously through you. Also great to see you doing what you are where you are and not in a remote country cottage-goes to show you can do some of what you love right where you are. Looking forward to seeing your next adventures moving home.

@thomasblockley7263 7 ай бұрын

While I have seen most of these clips already I did enjoy watching them all as one video. Great content.

@jerryhalstead7106 4 ай бұрын

I love how your doing your hives, I've been bee keeping wrong for years and it's refreshing and inspiring watching your video

@Sam_thegreat1 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the full breakdown start to finish, keep doing what you Love!!!

@addison907. 7 ай бұрын

You are incredible, these videos are so informative and interesting to watch and believe me, I watched it all the way through! Your journey is super inspiring.

@MatthewLRothon 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for creating this, I was absolutely captivated by it.

@Lynn-sz9gp 7 ай бұрын

Good job Alex. Proud of you. I'm looking forward to what you do next. Your video's are amazing. Love them. From California.

@michaelt7191991 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this video! I'm so happy for you! I watched both year 1 and year 2 today. You and the girls have done such a beautiful job. Thank you for posting these videos. I appreciate all your time and effort taking me on this journey where I can learn so much! I look forward to another year!

@lewisbroadhead4964 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff Alex. I really enjoy your videos and the style you have naturally, making the information you have very easy to assimilate and enjoy. A nice healthy life style with your family is so important these days and this comes across so well when you interact with your Dad. By far this is the best bee video I have watched so far and there have been hundreds. I think our minds must work similar and this is why I feel comfortable and enthused whilst listening and seeing what you do. Many thanks, and appreciate this Alex and Take Care.

@ChazG9 7 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring and makes me want to start my own beehive. I may look into it on my future allotment, we will see. Good luck with the next years harvest!

@lasttry9226 6 ай бұрын

Glad you got it all on Video for us and yourself of course. Keep it up. I really love watching your hour long Videos in which you keep bees.

@Isabella-bf4mo 4 ай бұрын

Incredible video!!! So informative and entertaining. Thanks for making it and sharing it.

@Allthingsaboutthegarden 6 ай бұрын

Great channel. Love your enthusiasm Alex . Brilliantly informative . Please share your journey into year 3 .

@crouchie595 7 ай бұрын

This was a great watch and to see you go from nothing to a really good product is amazing we'll done ! Also the amount of love your getting from this is humble ❤

@NkwaiEsrahRamasehla Ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching your video! You made beekeeping look simple. I love❤ the easy way you explain and express your story! The cherry on top is your candles! I’m in Pretoria South Africa !

@kimteatro2055 7 ай бұрын

So educational and enjoyable. Thanks for compiling and posting this video

@kathlynblack3517 5 ай бұрын

I loved watching this whole video! I'm planning on getting bees myself, soon. I grow flowers, vegetable gardens and have a small orchard of mixed fruits. Bees will be the natural next step to take. After watching your videos, I am certain that I must have the long hives. I am 62 and have back problems already. Thanks to you, a young man commenting on the weight of the honey boxes... I know what I personally need. Your video was full of super valuable insight. Thank you so much for taking the time to film it.

@lorilovesscience4 4 ай бұрын

So informative and a wonderful feeling of life's rhythm. Thank you.

@andrewfall7804 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex! It's always a pleasure to watch your videos!)

@JohnTitor00 7 ай бұрын

I have naturally never been excited about bee-keeping but I always respected the hard work thats behind it (and in other professions aswell). I followed your channel out of bore in 2020 or 2021. Your videos were always very exciting to me. It's almost as I see my own kid explore the world. Thank you very much for sharing. Much love from Germany. Edit: corrections

@KrazyAsif786 7 ай бұрын

Man cant believe I watched the whole of this video last night:) It was actually really good and learned quite a bit of stuff about bees and how much it takes to be a bee keeper. Thanks for sharing

@EmekaBeesness 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Alex.. I've been following your journey and you inspired me to set up my apiary working with Africanized bees in Tanzanian. Today I've got 15 colonies over the course of 7 months ( through catching swarms and bee removals). You are a teacher and a mentor.. Big congrats and looking forward to more your amazing contents. Shoutout to your Dad..

@khokaabdullah906 7 ай бұрын

It was so amazing to see the journey,while watching the video it was like i was experiencing bee keeping. Best wishes. 🐝🐝🐝🐝

@dchhappy6252 3 ай бұрын

Just watched the whole 2hrs, wasn't boringg not even a minute! Great job!!! I loved it!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

@Jnelly82 5 ай бұрын

Such an enjoyable video to watch! I learned sooo much. Thank you. What an amazing journey you’ve taken in this humbling hobby🐝

@vicky_webcatuk 7 ай бұрын

That was fantastic Alex, really entertaining and so interesting, thank you! Best of luck with the move x

@dianneholden5429 6 ай бұрын

Im in Ontario Canada. Ive learned so much at 65 yrs old almost Nov 24 lol! I wasn't even searching about honey or anything but I love learning n interesting things.....like you lol. The way you explain everything is so awesome really. You speak my language! You've accomplisjed so many amazing things Alex! Im a lover of all natural. I forage too n love love fossils! Just saying nature is so cool. Gosh you eork so hard too! I love your appreciation of life too! Oh n "Honesty is key"! Sending u a giant hug!❤ Take care please. Love your family too! Hello everyone!

@artbysamc 6 ай бұрын

I started watching your Beekeeping videos while I work, and it's inspired me to start brewing mead again! Thank you so much for inspiring me with your passion for your bees and helping me reconnect with an old beloved hobby

@Migh7yb00sh 3 ай бұрын

You have given me the confidence for a different venture, I will be getting bees this summer! I’m on 10 acres in rural America.. thanks for the inspiration!

@FlameEmber 7 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring. What an incredible journey with the bees 🐝 💛

@karissirak 3 ай бұрын

Hello from Cottonwood, Arizona. I loved learning from your video! I have always wondered how bee keepers took care of the bees and you answered so many questions. Keep making videos.

@ermao2715 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Two hour video. Thank you Alex!🐝🐝🐝 😁

@jonpomerance-trifts6113 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoy you and your bees. Welcome to Bristol! I've been thinking of starting a hive in our garden. Thanks for the inspiration.

@rebecaveras2711 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos Alex, you inspire to be more productive and to pursuy things I love to do! (From Brasil here!).

@puppetville-bethobrien4139 12 күн бұрын

I've enjoyed watching your gardening and now your beekeeping videos I watch and listen to them throughout the seasons listen to them but one thing I like is your earnestness and how really great your dad and mum are, your brother seems cool too

@robertlaplante2674 6 ай бұрын

good job Alex, continue to have fun and enjoy your passion. Plus you and others get to appreciate the honey which your bees have cultivated.

@ikeizer3678 2 ай бұрын

dank je voor deze film was/is heel erg leerzaam wist niet dat er zo veel werk gepaard ging van de kant of the bee and yours nog maals dank om dit met ons te delen en heel veel plezier de komen de jaren gr uit nederland

@theresa6640 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! This is so cool to watch.

@abdoulouhichi1620 3 ай бұрын

it was really worth watching .. 2 hours was never a waste of time thanks dude

@samanthakendall9447 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been considering bee’s for the last couple of years because I’ve always found them interesting and grow many types of fruit trees on my property. I just never knew how to start, watching your bee experience I took your advice and reached out to my local bee association. I’m starting Bee school next month and am hoping to start my own hive this spring! Honestly if I hadn’t watched you I might not have ever started. Keep doing what your doing!