Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina

[Fenrir]

Hello Everyone,

I have been interested in Beekeeping for awhile and finally bought my first house last year. I live in a typical American suburban neighborhood so any advice from keepers with a similar environment is welcome. I am currently looking at plans to build a top bar hive to setup in my backyard. I really have no idea what I am doing yet and plan buying a book this weekend so any advice someone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[RC]

Welcome to the forum. And the most consuming hobby you'll ever have.

[Burkebees]

 Hope all is going well... If you have a beekeeper associatin in the area... Sit and have a chat.   Many blessings an congrats on your journey as a homeowner and beekeeper

[Joe D]

Welcome to the forum, Fenrir.  There is lots here that can help.  You may also want to find a local bee club.  There are pros and cons to most hive designs.  I started with a TBH that I built, then I got some Lang's.  I am thinking about making a long hive, using Lang frames.  You can read and study, then decide what you want to start with.  Good luck, beek is addictive.



Joe

[JPinMO]

Welcome, Fenrir! Yes, find your local Bee Club(s); start with the SC Beekeepers Assoc page.

What book(s) are you planning to start with? Bee Clubs sometimes buy in bulk, so you can get through them cheaper. 

[tefer2]

Welcome to the forum.

[GSF]

Welcome!

[BeeMaster2]

Welcome to the forum, Fenrir.
Jim

[Santa Caras]

Hi and welcome. Go to your local library. You'd be amazed at the rescources that are there for free. Some really good books out there to be read. Like you, I am a newbie and you'll find this site a REALLY good place for info and laughs. :-D

[Fenrir]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I picked up the The Beekeepers Bible today on sale since SC was having a no sales tax holiday. So I will start to read up on that in the next couple of weeks. I missed this months Beekeeper meeting for my area by one day so I will be stopping by next month. Also found a local beekeeper 5 miles from me that has over 200 hives so I have plans to visit with him as well.

[JP]

http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1338

Scott's right near you!

Welcome to Beemaster!


...JP

[TNBeeLady]

Welcome to the forum!  You'll learn a lot here!