Now that you are going to become a beekeeper you need to choose a spot for your bees! The location is important, and can be a determining factor as to the success of your hive. Bees thrive best in an area that is well drained and dry, in full or partial sun (a bit of afternoon shade is fine) and with some sort of northern wind block. You do not want your bees in a damp shaded area. Such locations will attract pests such a small hive beetles and wax moths. You also want the hi