# Introductions **URL:** https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/introductions/8.md [Latest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.honeyflow.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tags.md) --- ## [Australian beekeeper building a smart hive monitor (and a varroa card game)](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/australian-beekeeper-building-a-smart-hive-monitor-and-a-varroa-card-game/40540)
**Author:** [@GergoBacskai](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/GergoBacskai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/australian-beekeeper-building-a-smart-hive-monitor-and-a-varroa-card-game/40540 "2026-07-23T23:10:03Z")
Hi all — Gergo here, from Melbourne, Australia. I’ve built a smart hive monitor of my own: temperature, humidity and pressure sensors, a load-cell weight platform, RGB + thermal cameras, and an on-device edge-compute pi… --- ## [Southern California](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/southern-california/40481)
**Author:** [@SoCal](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/SoCal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/southern-california/40481 "2026-06-17T20:45:31Z")
Looking to start a beekeeping group in Southern California. Anyone else on here from Orange County? (My husband in the pic :slight\_smile: ) --- ## [Re-using Flow Hive supers with a little Mildew](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/re-using-flow-hive-supers-with-a-little-mildew/40411)
**Author:** [@ChickenMama](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ChickenMama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/re-using-flow-hive-supers-with-a-little-mildew/40411 "2026-05-25T08:23:34Z")
Greetings! I live in Northern California and have 6 years of experience with traditional Langstroth hives. After an 8 year pause I was gifted a Flow Hive! I used it for a season and didn’t pay attention to it…and the bee… --- ## [Hi from East Central Ohio, USA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-east-central-ohio-usa/40366)
**Author:** [@Texelsheep](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Texelsheep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-east-central-ohio-usa/40366 "2026-05-11T12:26:01Z")
I grew up in Darke and Miami Counties but have lived in Muskingum county for the last 46 years. My daughter took up bee keeping and got me interested in it. I am enrolled in the Veteran Bee Keeping program with the Centr… --- ## [Hi from East Tennessee, USA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-east-tennessee-usa/40306)
**Author:** [@Tking2801](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Tking2801)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-east-tennessee-usa/40306 "2026-04-30T04:39:07Z")
Newbee to beekeeping. At 67 yo, this is going to be my new hobby. I want to thank the forum in advance for the copious amounts of advice I will no doubt be requesting. --- ## [New Forum Member New Beekeeper](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-forum-member-new-beekeeper/40273)
**Author:** [@User13](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/User13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-forum-member-new-beekeeper/40273 "2026-04-17T08:59:55Z")
Greetings from Kentucky. I am first time beekeeper, long time researcher of beekeeping and Flow Hive. I just picked up my nuc of Italian bees yesterday and I am moving them into a western cedar 7-frame Flow Hive 2. I am… --- ## [Hi from Grange, South Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-grange-south-australia/40263)
**Author:** [@toppo](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/toppo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-grange-south-australia/40263 "2026-04-17T01:19:50Z")
Hi everyone, Thought I’d introduce myself as a brand new beekeeper based in Adelaide. After plenty of reading, watching, and probably overthinking it, I’ve finally taken the plunge and purchased 2 x Flow Hive 2+ (7-fram… --- ## [Hi From Goonellabah in the Northern Rivers](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-goonellabah-in-the-northern-rivers/40201)
**Author:** [@Scottyw](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Scottyw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-goonellabah-in-the-northern-rivers/40201 "2026-03-09T12:32:44Z")
Hi everyone i am very new to the bee keeping after been gifted a flow hive looking forward to this adventure Nucleus been delivered and I stall all went well --- ## [Hey from the UK](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hey-from-the-uk/40174)
**Author:** [@James\_Anderton](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/James_Anderton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hey-from-the-uk/40174 "2026-02-25T14:53:57Z")
Hi, I’m Jim from the Northwest UK, I have a founders edition langstroth hive and a number of non Flowhive colony’s. I’ve been keeping bees for about 5 years, just about settling into a rhythm with the bees, great hobby, … --- ## [Hello from Elizabethton Tennessee :)](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-elizabethton-tennessee/40160)
**Author:** [@simonmad](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/simonmad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-elizabethton-tennessee/40160 "2026-02-19T23:36:18Z")
I’m a beginner beekeeper and excited to get started this spring. --- ## [Hello from the Sunshine Coast QLD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-the-sunshine-coast-qld/38252)
**Author:** [@Samlenn](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Samlenn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-the-sunshine-coast-qld/38252 "2026-02-08T00:51:33Z")
Hi all, I am a new beekeeper with a new flow hive 2. I just finished painting the roof and oiling the outside of the brood box and I’m ready to go. Looking forward to getting started. Does anybody know of someone on the… --- ## [In their new home](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/in-their-new-home/40099)
**Author:** [@Chris3](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Chris3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/in-their-new-home/40099 "2026-01-26T02:34:54Z")
In their new home! They are already coming back with pollen pants after 2hrs in their new surrounds. Have 1:1 syrup mix in place. --- ## [Hello. This is my new hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-this-is-my-new-hive/40086)
**Author:** [@Chris3](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Chris3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-this-is-my-new-hive/40086 "2026-01-22T21:13:25Z")
Hi from the Snowy Mountains in NSW. I am totally new to beekeeping. My new hive in location. It faces NE and is protected from the worst of the westerlies by the shed. We will also put a clear barricade on the NW to pro… --- ## [Hello from Sorell, Tasmania](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-sorell-tasmania/39968)
**Author:** [@Maie](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Maie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-sorell-tasmania/39968 "2025-12-05T10:14:09Z")
Hi All, Newbie beeks in southern Tasmania! We just got a nuc for our flow hive and we’re so excited :slight\_smile: We have our entrance setup facing mostly north which as facing away from the direction majority of the … --- ## [New to beekeeping and looking for bees Buderim/ Sunshine Coast](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-to-beekeeping-and-looking-for-bees-buderim-sunshine-coast/13565)
**Author:** [@Helen1](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Helen1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-to-beekeeping-and-looking-for-bees-buderim-sunshine-coast/13565 "2025-11-17T18:55:32Z")
Hi there, I have finally convinced our family to buy a hive and we have a new hybrid flow, but no bees. Does anyone know of someone on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, (we are in Buderim) who sells bees? I am happy to travel. Th… --- ## [Hello from Florida, USA!](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-florida-usa/39937)
**Author:** [@ATHOME-stead](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ATHOME-stead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-florida-usa/39937 "2025-11-16T15:32:48Z")
Hi all, We received our flow hive 2+ a few months ago and are working on educating ourselves to be prepared and excellent beekeepers. We are determined and excited, but a little overwhelmed with all the information. Hopi… --- ## [Crystallised honey removal after winter](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/crystallised-honey-removal-after-winter/39732)
**Author:** [@Famusk](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Famusk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/crystallised-honey-removal-after-winter/39732 "2025-10-03T09:18:25Z")
I have a couple of flow hive frames that contain a significant amount of crystallised honey. How can I remove it without loosing all the honey? --- ## [Hi from the Netherlands](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-the-netherlands/39150)
**Author:** [@Wen\_Ssst](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Wen_Ssst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-the-netherlands/39150 "2025-10-03T09:11:05Z")
Hi from the Netherlands Europe ! My name is Wendy and I started beekeeping with my first hive (Flow hive classic) and first bees a few weeks ago. Its so much fun and so addicting that I already ordered my second hive (… --- ## [UK Flow keepers](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/uk-flow-keepers/423)
**Author:** [@jugular](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/jugular)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/uk-flow-keepers/423 "2025-10-02T07:14:08Z")
How many UK flow users do we have. Let's get to know each other so we can share knowledge on the use of Flow hives within the UK climate. I'm in Surrey, first time keeper. Looking to get up to speed over the coming yea… --- ## [Hello from Westminster, CO](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-westminster-co/39763)
**Author:** [@moroccanrobin](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/moroccanrobin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-westminster-co/39763 "2025-09-30T00:19:08Z")
Greetings, fellow beekeepers! I assist my daughter (a master beekeeper). We have several langstroth hives and two top bars, but this is our first time extracting from the flow hive, which she purchased during the kicksta… --- ## [Hello from Belgium](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-belgium/1728)
**Author:** [@mergel](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/mergel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-belgium/1728 "2025-08-29T09:05:54Z")
I am keeping bees since 1 year now with 3 hives and end this year the Flow Hive! Would like to come in contact with other Flow Hives adicts in Belgium-Zemst. --- ## [Anyone else Bee keeping in Florida?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/anyone-else-bee-keeping-in-florida/37291)
**Author:** [@Miggy\_Martinez](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Miggy_Martinez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/anyone-else-bee-keeping-in-florida/37291 "2025-07-22T21:51:21Z")
Hello from Central Florida. --- ## [Hi From Bowen, QLD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-bowen-qld/35072)
**Author:** [@Beno](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Beno)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-bowen-qld/35072 "2025-07-21T08:56:19Z")
New to bee keeping, i have set up my first hive and harvested some honey yesterday. Second hive is on its way. Another step on the path to being self - sufficient. --- ## [New to bee keeping in Michigan - tips for getting started!](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-to-bee-keeping-in-michigan-tips-for-getting-started/39274)
**Author:** [@devonshire](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/devonshire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-to-bee-keeping-in-michigan-tips-for-getting-started/39274 "2025-06-13T00:58:47Z")
Hello, I am located in Clarkston and have our first flow hive! What have other midwesterners experiences been like in acquiring bees to occupy their hive. Where did you source yours from? I’m looking at local apiaries an… --- ## [Alaskan Beekeepr](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/alaskan-beekeepr/4398)
**Author:** [@Alaskaforester](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Alaskaforester)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/alaskan-beekeepr/4398 "2025-06-10T18:48:19Z")
Happy New Year everyone. My name is Matt. I've been a beekeeper for about 3 years. I am really excited about the Flow Hive. I was an early backer, but didn't get my frames in time to use last season. Looking forward … --- ## [Hello from Indiana, USA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-indiana-usa/39200)
**Author:** [@Morganhoosier](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Morganhoosier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-indiana-usa/39200 "2025-06-05T00:24:35Z")
Two weeks into my first hive. Learned alot to start from books, but 2 inspections and reading this forum is really helping me! Thanks! --- ## [Hi from Acton ontario Canada](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-acton-ontario-canada/39154)
**Author:** [@doug\_shaw](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/doug_shaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hi-from-acton-ontario-canada/39154 "2025-05-29T09:44:44Z")
On this cool drizzly day, this 70 yr. plus kid just installed his first 4 frame Nuc. I’m sure of 2 things I will have a lot of questions and I will get stung. Yesterday the girls saw I forgot my veil and gloves and they… --- ## [Hello from Montana, USA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-montana-usa/38857)
**Author:** [@Kimber\_Boll](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Kimber_Boll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-montana-usa/38857 "2025-05-17T03:24:43Z")
Hi, everyone! This is my second year beekeeping, but I still don’t know very much. Curious to see that I’m not the only one in Montana trying out the Flow Hive. I’m a teen and I first wanted to start beekeeping when I … --- ## [Hello from Idaho](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-idaho/38992)
**Author:** [@dfleishans](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/dfleishans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-idaho/38992 "2025-05-17T03:21:45Z")
Hello All! First time beekeeper here in Nampa, Idaho. I did join the local beekeepers club. I am obsessed with the Flow Hive and am loving this experience. --- ## [Hello from Interior Alaska](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-interior-alaska/38788)
**Author:** [@smroy82](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/smroy82)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-interior-alaska/38788 "2025-05-17T01:18:25Z")
Hello from North Pole Alaska. Newbie build my hive over the winter. I will be getting my nuc on the 24th. Can’t wait to start my journey. [Next page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/introductions/8.md?page=1)