Hello from Baltimore, Maryland

[Jarnvithr]

Hello Everyone!

I am a first time beekeeper in Baltimore, Maryland, and am looking forward to learning from you folks!

A bit about me:

I have two hives on the edge of my boss' hayfields, and am using 8 frame langstroth hives with medium hive bodies, which I stocked on April 19th of this year with Italian package bees. I had been considering getting bees for a long time, as I am a huge fan of sustainable farming but, alas, still live in the city (I've had to content myself with a small garden and chickens.) I am also a chandler and soap maker... I really enjoy the idea of using my own wax and honey in my products!

Aside from bees, I do a lot of cottage crafting. I raise and show French Angora rabbits, which I use for fiber as well. I am a HUGE textile nerd. I enjoy spinning, weaving, knitting, growing my own dye plants, crocheting, sewing, and nalbinding. As I mentioned above, I make soap and candles, too. When not crafting, I am an avid horseback rider, do a lot of gardening, and participate in dog coursing (I've got a plotthound, a greyhound, and an Italian greyhound.)

In real life, I am a veterinary assistant, and am currently in school to become a registered vet tech with a specialization in large animals.

Looking forward to having productive hives!
-Jude

[BeeMaster2]

Welcome to the forum.
Jim

[AllenF]

Welcome to the forum.

[Joe D]

Welcome to the forum, Jarnvithr.  Welcome to the forum and to beek.  Reading over your intro, I grew up on a farm, showed cattle and dogs.  Have done a lot of my own veterinary work, never went to school for that, wished I had.  I used to raise, hunt and show Black and Tan coonhounds.  I get to rambling, sorry.  You will do fine, its not that hard really.  Good luck in all your adventures.




Joe

[Kevin Bentley]

Enjoy your bees and welcome to the forum!