I am starting my first Flow Hive as a Newbie here in Cincinnati, OH. I am also a member of SWOBA. Any other members here in the area?
Hey! Hebron Kentucky here! We just got our hive built, and are picking up bees Saturday! My husband and I are super excited to start keeping bees! Do you have your hive up yet?
Hi! I’m in Loveland, OH. I’m planning to purchase a flow hive and get started Spring of 2017. I’ve been considering beekeeping for a couple of years and think a FH is the way I want to start. Glad to know there are other FH not too far from me!
I’m in Toledo, Ohio. Read through some of my posts. Let me know if you need anything
No, MaryBee is just for this forum :). And thanks so much for the invitation to see your FH in action. I will definitely give you a call soon!
Mary
Perhaps not a good idea to post phone numbers in open forum? Maybe PM the person with personal info. 
I got my Flow Hive set up in Anderson Township in May '17.
I have 2 hives in Terrace Park. Only one is thriving. The second Flowhive lost its colony.
Dan
Hello all! I am hoping to start beekeeping with a flow hive this year and I was wondering how your experience with the flow hive is going. Any tips for a newbie? Also what types of bees do you use and (if you bought them) where did you buy them from? Any help is appreciated!
Corol222,
Thank you for your request on my bee hobby. As of now, I am very involved in a business venture which does not give me the time I need to spend time with them.
My first year of beekeeping was a success, having purchases Italians from School House Bees in Latonia, KY. They did well thru the summer and winter, so I bought another Flow Hive and another hive of Italians. I was able to collect enough honey from the 1st hive, which made for nice Christmas presents.
Unfortunately, the1st hive swarmed and left, while the 2nd hive was devastated by some infection and died last summer.
Thus, I have 2 Flow Hives that I am willing to part with, if you are interested. I have all the tools and clothing to start. If you are a newby, you might want to get into the hobby without spending a whole lot of money. I would be glad to help you get started.
I don’t know where you live, but I live in Terrace Park, OH, just east of Downtown Cincinnati. You can reach me at 513-317-3485, if you are interested.
Regards,
Dan
Hello Dan,
Thank you for your response. I already bought all of the equipment because I read your message too late. I am, however, interested in trying out multiple beehives in case one of them swarms or becomes infected with something. Are you selling your old flow hives? Also what did you use on the flow hive to seal it? I read tung oil is good but not for very wet environments and as you know it gets quite humid here. I live in Maineville so I’m not very far from terrace park. Thanks for your help!
Northern kentucky. Purchased flow hive 2 yrs ago. Ordered bees last year but supplier had problems with the queens so order was cancelled… trying again this year. Any update with anyone and their flow hive?
Hello Coral222,
I am selling my 2 Flow Hives, and whatever else I have related to beekeeping. I would be happy to discuss it with you. Please call or text the number below
Dan
30 min, from DT Cincinnati, I have 2 Flow Hives for sale to anyone interested, along with a full starter set of beekeeping tools. Please email or text for more details.
Dan
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Dabailey
I am not real good at forums. Can not find your number to text you
Any other flow hivers in cincinnati area… I am Northern KY
dabailey1, do you still have your hives available? I am in Fort Thomas and am looking to get started this year. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone local.
Hi! Are you still in terrace park? We’re looking into it here.