Hi from NH

[markonsite]

I have just ordered my packages for delivery in April! I will be starting two hives and have loads of questions, but will post those later. I have hundreds of hours in reading from books to web sites to forums like these. Everything and everyone has been extremely helpful but there is still a lot to learn. 

Thanks,
Mark

[Kirk-o]

Oh goody you are going to have a great time and this forum is such a great resource
kirko

[Keith]

Hi Mark, I to am starting bee keeping this spring. I havent orderd my bees yet. But I have my hive and tools. What kind of bees did you get. I was thinking of going with russian bees. Also Pawtuckaway bee keepers are putting on a class for beginners. If this would help you. They have a meeting on monday.
Just google there site and you can get more info. Happy beekeeping keith

[buzzbeejr]

Welcome Mark and Keith. You have arrived at a fun and informative sight.   I started beekeeping in April 06 with my son and have learned a lot here. I hope to expand my horizons this year with a little more experience and share them with the other members. Wecome!

[nhbloke]

I went through the bee school last year and it was very good, i will try to go this year as well to pick up what i missed.  John

[hummingberd]

Hi there-

    Last Aug. I got my first colony of bees.  You are very fortunate to be in a position where you already found the forums before you built your hive!  I would suggest checking out Michael Bush's site.  I'm not allowed to post a URL but just google bush farms or Michael Bush.  You'll find it. 



and do some research on small cell comb.  If I knew then what I know now...I would have done everything differently.  Also, beesource is the only other forum I've ever been to, but Dee Lusby has lots of info on small cell comb & natural cell comb.  Good luck with your endeavor, and keep an open mind!

-K-

[Michael Bush]

http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm

Advice for beginners:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesnewbees.htm

Ways to save a lot of work:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beeslazy.htm

Bee pests:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beespests.htm

Natural cell size:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesnaturalcell.htm
http://www.beesource.com/pov/lusby/index.htm

Some of my favorite equipment:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesfavoritethings.htm