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This will be my first season at beekeeping so like everyone else in the world I started a blog about my trials and efforts in Beekeeping. Come on by and check it out . Let me know what you think. Help me with the mistakes other then grammar and spelling. The address is: Edited by admin.

Time what time would that be on the east coast of the USA. I will join if I can

Thank to everyone's help on this forum. I have almost finished my first equipment list. So hear goes. 1 Bee Brush . I think it will come in handy 1 manipulation Cloth. not sure why 2 10 frame Entrance reducers. 1 10 inch Hive tool . 100 5 5/8 crimp wire small cell wax foundation. I am looking...

Thanks Thanks for all the information. I know that i am on the other side of the pond as you say. But I truly like the hear how everyone takes care of bees and what equipment you all use. Knowledge is the key to success . Well unless you know someone.

Any sites that will give you all the different pollen types and times of year when they bloom in your area of the country, I live near Columbia SC?

What do you mean by keeping everything the same size? Can you purchase medium hive bodies just like the medium supers? What is the difference between commercial grade , Select, and standard wood? Is it better to by complete kits or get everything separate. Are wax frames better the plastic...

This will be the first year for us Beekeeping. What should we get? I am looking at 2) Complete brood chambers with frames and wax Foundations. 2) Medium supers with frames and wax Foundations. 1) Hive Stand 1)) Wooden telescoping outer cover 1) Smoker 1) 10 inch hive tool 1) pair leather...

Hello I am thinking of beekeeping as a hobby. I live in a small neighborhood with 1/2 acre lots. About 500 yards from my house there is a very large pond. Surrounding the area is all kinds of farming and peach orchards all with in 4 miles or less. I would like to start off small in my back yard...