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Title: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: Fenrir on August 01, 2013, 05:11:01 pm

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

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: RC on August 01, 2013, 09:57:05 pm

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

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: Burkebees on August 02, 2013, 01:55:52 am

 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

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: Joe D on August 02, 2013, 02:36:03 am

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

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: JPinMO on August 02, 2013, 05:47:47 am

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. 

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: tefer2 on August 02, 2013, 09:20:53 am

Welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: GSF on August 02, 2013, 10:32:50 am

Welcome!

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: BeeMaster2 on August 02, 2013, 12:20:15 pm

Welcome to the forum, Fenrir.
Jim

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: Santa Caras on August 02, 2013, 05:44:38 pm

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

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: Fenrir on August 03, 2013, 02:12:36 am

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.

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: JP on August 03, 2013, 09:32:14 am

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

Scott's right near you!

Welcome to Beemaster!


...JP

Title: Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
Post by: TNBeeLady on August 27, 2013, 09:52:12 pm

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