This is my very first year. I'll be putting my hive together next weekend, and picking up my packaged bees in April. I live in southern Maine near Portland. I've been doing a lot of research on-line and through books, but nothing beats talking to others. I'm glad I came accross this site. I also joind my local Beekeepers chapter and found there are quite a few beekeepers in my county. It may be helpful to others to check there local areas for chapters. They are very willing to help. Good luck to all you beginners!
Welcome aboard.
You will find lots of good advice here.
Sincerely,
Brendhan
If your in Portland my hives are 40 miles south of you off rt. 202. Good to see other Mainers on here. :-D
Welcome! :)
Welcome to the club you will love it here
kirk-o
Thanks all: Woodchopper, I'm actually a mile from rt. 202 in Windham. ME. The response from everyone has been great.
Happy Beekeeping!