Welcome, there are a bunch of us, especially worldwide.
Newbie from Minnesota
HI everyone.
I just finished my 2 day crash course on beekeeping at the University of Minnesota and I'm looking forward to getting my first colony. Right now I'm in the process of searching for a mentor so I can at least have someone present with me when I hive my bees and do my first inspection. I'm a little nervous about going it alone.
I look forward to getting to know other beekeepers out there in the world
I just finished my 2 day crash course on beekeeping at the University of Minnesota and I'm looking forward to getting my first colony. Right now I'm in the process of searching for a mentor so I can at least have someone present with me when I hive my bees and do my first inspection. I'm a little nervous about going it alone.
I look forward to getting to know other beekeepers out there in the world
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Yes, both Marla and Gary did the class. He did the visuals on keeping the bees, she did the lecture. I thought it was a great experience. If I manage to find bees to buy this year I'll be returning for the 2nd course next year
Thanks for the welcoming everyone!
Pixie, it will be fine. If you can't find a real mentor, don't worry. This site has thousands of virtual mentors, and innumerable posts on almost every worry you have. A little searching goes a long way. If you are a visual learner look up "Hiving a package" on YouTube. There were lots of examples when I checked. I took the same course last year, the booklet they provided was excellent. Enjoy. Adrian.
If you can't find a real mentor, don't worry. This site has thousands of virtual mentors, and innumerable posts on almost every worry you have. A little searching goes a long way. If you are a visual learner look up "Hiving a package" on YouTube. There were lots of examples when I checked. I took the same course last year, the booklet they provided was excellent. Enjoy. Adrian.Thank you Adrian
specialkayme and nuke, I found some bees Placing my order tomorrow morning and picking them up on April 21. Very exciting and scary at the same time.
specialkayme and nuke, I found some bees
Placing my order tomorrow morning and picking them up on April 21. Very exciting and scary at the same time.1 - 10 of 10 Posts
