As a new beekeeper, I'm trying to learn. I don't mean to ask stupid questions. Anyway...I feel better after reading the last few answers. Once again, I appreciate 10framers advice. And thanks for the encouragement, GSF! And sc-bee, yes they are still drawing comb out in the 2nd boxes & the queens do still have room to lay. I think there's goldenrod around here in the fall, but I don't know about anything else. And sterling, I appreciate hearing from someone in middle TN as I'm not familiar with the way the nectar flow goes yet, but I'm trying to learn. There are no crops to speak of close by that I'm aware of- I'm in a very hilly forest area. Is there a fall flow in our area? And Farm 779, they seem to be bringing in quite a bit of pollen right now, from what I don't know though. Thanks again everyone for the help. I feel I have gained a lot by the answers you've given me :)