Just Starting in Maine

[Steve M.]

Hello,

I am just starting out a hive this spring here in Plymouth, Maine.  I am hoping to jump right in with a no/minimum chemical approach to beekeeping.  I pick up my nuc this weekend.  I'm sure I will have a million questions before too long.

[bassman1977]

Hey welcome.  This is a good place for questions.

I have tons of family in Maine.  All over so I won't name just one place.  I'm looking forward to my next visit (whenever that may be).  I bet bee keeping is great up there.  Have fun with it and good luck.

[marliah]

hi :) I am also getting my bees this weekend (also in Maine). Glad to see another mainer here!

You aren't by any chance getting yours from Overland in Portland? If so maybe I will see you there! I was told she has 29 people coming this weekend, about 20 of us newbies. And I think she was planning on trying to get the new people to come around the same time so she could give us the low down on starting up.

[Steve M.]

Hello there!

I'm getting my bees from Merrimack Valley Apiaries in Massachusetts. I don't know why I chose to go so far to get bees, because I would much rather go to Portland than another 2 hours beyond.

I still have a bit of work to do before I'm ready for the bees....still haven't painted my hive, or finished the deep frames....been busy planting fruit trees and bushes.  We put a lot on our plate this year....it will be sink or swim!

Hope all goes well with your bees!

[marliah]

lol I hear you there! We have planned a big garden this year, planted a bunch and will be planting more. I still have to paint my hive and get it all put together by Saturday, I just got it today in the mail and its still all boxed up lol. So yeah sink or swim...time will tell right?  ;)

[Cindi]

Steve, welcome to our forum, this will be the place that you can spend time and learn, and tell us of your experiences.  It is a great place, you will make some new friends here, enjoy your stay, tell us your stories.  Best of this beautiful and wonderful day, Cindi

[HAB]

Welcome from S.Cen. Alabama.  Wow! All these new folks from Main. Glad to have you join us. Your gonna love it here. :)