Absolutely. It would be suited to a space whereby you can stand 3 metres away from the beehive comfortably. Bees will fly around close to the hive and out of the garden to forage.

In my first year I made 40kg of honey from 3 beehives. Depending on how well your colony flourishes you could produce enough to last you through the winter until next year. Always leave plenty for the bees to keep for winter.

Bees are generally not aggressive as they tend to be so busy working away they would rather fly off. When being in the hive they can become defensive and may try to sting. That’s why it’s important to always wear a bee suit.

There are plenty of associations that encourage signing up however many people build networks amongst friends and local beekeepers to share information.

Bees are the largest group of pollinators in the world accounting for 75%. They are the direct reason for pollinating crops for human consumption as well as pollinating flowers and plants that help our ecosystems flourish.

Initial costs of equipment, courses and colonies can be a few hundred pounds but they can last you a lifetime. You would probably spend similar amounts per year on good quality honey for the cost of maintaining a beehive.