Getting started

**patrick51st** · 01-13-2011, 09:06 AM

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Hello all,

My name is Patrick Eddy and I live in ZoarVillage in Tuscarawas County. I just joined the forum yesterday and wanted to say hello also. Will be attempting to start my first hive this spring! Thought I might find some helpfull info here.

**Specialkayme** · 01-13-2011, 09:55 AM

Thanks Pat (although I would consider taking your last name off). Welcome to the site! Feel free to ask questions and read up. There is a wealth of (free) information on here.

**dkvello** · 01-13-2011, 11:11 AM

Welcome Patrick,
You were right is thinking this site might be useful. I just wish my other additctions had websites this good. Before you post questions, you might run a search, but there are tons of well meaning folks on this site to answer any question, or point you to the right answer already posted.

Dave

**bigbore** · 01-13-2011, 12:50 PM

Hello Pat, hope you find everything you need, don't let it overwhelm you. Remember 3 R's here:
Read
Relax
Reread

if it doesn't make sense then, ask us. We are happy to try to help. Have fun, enjoy, and above all

**AmericasBeekeeper** · 01-13-2011, 02:29 PM

Welcome Patrick, lots of information on the forum, and occasionally opinions. Local clubs and beekeepers to mentor you are the best experience.

**indypartridge** · 01-14-2011, 04:02 AM

Hello and Welcome!

I remember going on a school field trip to Zoar about forty+ years ago...

I'm sure you'll find this forum to be a good site to learn more about bees and beekeeping. Be sure to check out the "How to Start Beekeeping" subforum - it contains a number of threads covering the basics. And, as AmericasBeek suggested, get involved with a local club. Clubs are great for finding mentors and getting connected to nearby beekeepers. Looks like there's a club near you:
http://www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/R...untyclubs.html