New Beekeeper from Southern Indiana

Dandylion · May 13, 2015, 11:37:02 PM

Like the guy from Tx, it's hard to find any beekeepers that are close. There are no associations to join unless I drive 2 hours up in Corydon, IN. At least that's the only one I've found so far. I just got two beehives this spring. I love those bees and it makes one think on a whole new level. I had wild bees attack my one new hive and they are down in number, but today I went inside the hive and found capped brood, new larvae, and I was as proud as a new parent. How exciting! I'm learning from a Beginner's Beekeeping book. I don't feel I know what I'm doing, but I just try to keep in mind the bees know what they're doing! :) I'm so happy to have found this site this evening!

Rurification · May 14, 2015, 02:50:55 PM

Welcome to the forum! I'm in south central Indiana - in Greene County. I think you'll find the folks here very helpful and patient with newbees. Best of luck with your bees this year!

Maggiesdad · May 14, 2015, 07:08:43 PM

Welcome to Beemaster, Dandylion!

Put your location into your profile - it'll help folks if you have questions.

cao · May 14, 2015, 10:15:42 PM

Welcome from a fellow Hoosier.

BeeMaster2 · May 14, 2015, 10:25:01 PM

Welcome to BeeMaster.
Jim

GSF · May 14, 2015, 10:43:34 PM

Welcome

indypartridge · May 15, 2015, 01:38:19 PM

Welcome!

There are probably more clubs around than you've found. Here's one list:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/files/ep-state-and-local-bee-associations.pdf

Let us know where you are and we can connect you to either a local club or nearby beekeeper.

Pam G · May 23, 2015, 11:18:33 AM

I live 6 miles from the Illinois-Indiana border on I-64. We could be close, but maybe not.