Howdy from the free state of Idaho

Big Steve · May 30, 2009, 01:11:02 PM

I am a part time beekeeper in S. central Idaho. Just trying to keep my hives alive and make a little honey to sell locally. I chase a lot of swarms this time of year. Still learning how to winter bees in the cold country. I learned beekeeping in Ca. wintering there was not an issue. Steve

Kathyp · May 30, 2009, 01:19:53 PM

don't advertise the free part. we may all have to join you. :evil:

welcome!

Schoon · May 30, 2009, 04:18:37 PM

Welcome Big Steve

1reb · May 30, 2009, 08:32:06 PM

Hello and Welcome Steve
There is alot of great information on the forum !!
The members here are willing help and answer your questions, all you need to do is to ask

Johnny

Big Steve · May 30, 2009, 11:27:20 PM

I brought home my 6th swarm in 5 days today. Must be swarm season in Idaho. Now if I could just keep them alive in the winter. I had 11 hives last year 1 made it and that was barely. I think I will try wrapping them this year. Steve

Cindi · May 31, 2009, 04:04:48 PM

Steve, welcome to our forum, so great that you have found us. Stick around, we love new members. We love to listen to the stories, tales and experiences that you will tell. You will also make some great friends. Have a most wonderful day, to love our great lives we all live, love and share, health. Cindi

Hethen57 · June 01, 2009, 03:01:50 AM

Greetings fellow Idaho beekeeper...I also got my start with bees in So Cal and have been hessitant to try them up here because of the stories I had heard about heavy winter losses. We'll have to see if we can figure out what works. Good to have you aboard.
-Mike