Hello from sunny,...and snowy...Arizona!

[JW]

I?m in the White Mountains of Eastern AZ on the NM border at a little over 7000 ft. I?ve been keeping bees for 3 years now in top bar hives exclusively. Last year was the worst drought in over 25 years and of my 4 hives of Carnis I lost all but one.  But I?m not giving up! I?m getting packages this year with Russian queens and see how they do in our long winters. Our last frost is often in May, but I?ve seen a killing frost as late as June 15. Our first frost is usually around the first of October, but Ive seen a frost as early as Sept. 10. Very short growing seasons and very dry as a rule. Tough place to raise anything, including bees.

[paus]

I don't envy you but or prayers and good luck wishes are with you.  There are beeks on this site that may have suggestions.

[BeeMaster2]

Welcome to Beemaster.
Sounds like Russian bees would bee the best fit for your area. I recommend that you read up on making fondant to bee able to keep food in the hives for your long winters.
Jim

[cao]

Welcome 

[jtcmedic]

Welcome

[JW]

Thanks for the salutations everyone! I look forward to visiting with all of you.

[Donovan J]

Welcome!!