Hello from Wi

[Steve zone 5 WI]

Hello,

The thought of keeping bees popped into my head while looking for a mead wine recipe. So here we are.....

My wife and I are still deciding if we want to try to keep bees. We have visited a local bookstore and purchased a couple of books for newbees.

I have read a few of the threads here and found myself overwhelmed. This is mostly due to not knowing all of the terminology.

There are two beekeepers close to me that I would like to use as a resource. I haven’t contacted them yet so we will see if they are willing. If not there sure is plenty of information here that I could sift through for answers.

This I do know. I will have questions....... I just don’t know what they are yet.

Thanks Steve

[Rader Sidetrack]

Welcome to Beesource!

If you haven't seen it yet, you may find that the "How to Start Beekeeping" subforum has some threads that may help.
http://www.beesource.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?275-How-to-Start-Beekeeping


And there is a glossary, here:
http://www.beesource.com/forums/show...eping-Glossary

[RogerCrum]

Hello Steve, welcome to the forum. There are several WI beekeepers happy to give answers based on the local conditions and resources.
Roger Crum
Bristol, WI

[Lazer128]

Welcome! You might be more of a newbie than me! lol I have been "studying" for a couple of weeks.

[AmericasBeekeeper]

Welcome Steve!

[Tom B]

Steve-

Join your local beekeepers association, you will find many new and experienced beekeepers there who will be glad to help a new beekeeper. The Waupaca County Beekeepers association meets at the Iola Community Center on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Philip Zinke (715-445-3331) for more info.

[Steve zone 5 WI]

Rader Sidetrack Thanks for the link to the glossary

Tom, Thanks for the contact information.

I have called Philip and had a long very educational conversation with him. Also found out that the local nature center is having a Beekeepers get together coming up in March.

I am sooo looking forward to this summer

Thanks Steve

[beefast]

WELCOME FROM OKLAHOMA bees are sooo much fun

[Kirk Osborne]

Always nice to see another potential WI beekeeper. Welcome!
If you ever find yourself on the southwestern side of the state, let me know.

[gunho23]

Hi Steve, I am new to beekeeping as well, starting my first hive this year. I've been researching beekeeping for two years now though as I like to be well prepared before I start anything. The first thing I did after talking with an instructor of mine who keeps bees was watch YouTube videos.... YouTube isn't always the best source of information but seeing things done makes it a lot easier...at least for me.

My wife and I have looked into making mead as well, and I may try it now before we have our own honey, which is gonna be costly.....around 80 dollars for a gallon.

Good luck!

[Mbeck]

Welcome!
Jump in, it's fun!

[Steve zone 5 WI]

[QUOTE=Kirk Osborne;884901]Always nice to see another potential WI beekeeper. Welcome!
If you ever find yourself on the southwestern side of the state, let me know.[/QUOTE

If something spark's my / Mrs's interest is happening in your area we'll give you a shout.

[Steve zone 5 WI]

Hi Steve, I am new to beekeeping as well, starting my first hive this year. I've been researching beekeeping for two years now though as I like to be well prepared before I start anything. The first thing I did after talking with an instructor of mine who keeps bees was watch YouTube videos.... YouTube isn't always the best source of information but seeing things done makes it a lot easier...at least for me.

My wife and I have looked into making mead as well, and I may try it now before we have our own honey, which is gonna be costly.....around 80 dollars for a gallon.



Good luck!

We have been watching plenty of YouTube videos. I think we have seen a few of "what not to do" as I didn't think a few of the things that were being done was a good idea!