Author Topic: Atlanta, Georgia noob here (Read 7614 times)

The Dregs · « **on:** April 22, 2007, 08:43:31 pm »

Well, not Atlanta exactly, but the 'burbs to the North. Marietta. I have been wanting to get into beekeeping for years and I am finally ready to take the plunge. I looked at a local beekeeping club, they didn't have a forum and aren't meeting for a month. So I figured this place would be a great source of info. I would really appreciate any noobie advice you gouys could point me at, and any reccomendations on where I ought to get some gear.

Understudy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:00:51 pm »

Well there are all these cool people in Georgia, some of them even post here.

   Beth Kirkley: Eastman, Georgia
   TylerChuit: Decatur, GA
   Robert Brewer: Hiawassee, GA.
   Lupus: Alpharetta, GA
   firefly: GA
   SageBrush: Alpharetta, GA
   knightfamily: Washington County, GA
   TwT: Lincolnton, Georgia. USA
   beesupply: Georgia USA
   jathomas: Georgia
   Randy Potvin: Georgia, VT
   Miss Chick-a-BEE: Eastman, Georgia USA
   headstoneman: Rossville Ga.
   mountairyherbfarm: Mount Airy Georgia USA
   COLVIN: COBBTOWN, GEORGIA
   GTBee: Powder Springs, GA
   tillie: Atlanta, GA
   Bizzybee: Loganville, GA
   Gerard: Atlanta, GA
   jaime: Comer, GA (NE)
   BeeScout: Middle Georgia
   SouthernYankee79: Augusta, Georgia
   honeybeekeeper: Georgia
   mousestalker: Atlanta, GA
   bigcountry201: Ga.
   Mountaineerfan: Alpharetta, GA
   soilserf40: douglasville, georgia
   asprince: Fort Valley, Georgia

Sincerely,
Brendhan

asprince · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:14:00 pm »

Welcome fellow Georgian. For gear and supplies, I like Ebay and the good folks at Rossmans down in Moultrie, Ga. They just published a new catalog that is much improved over there last one. Good luck, Steve

The Dregs · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:21:33 pm »

I take it that those are forum handles? Cool. Maybe I will PM a few. Thanks for the rossman's tip, looking them up now.

asprince · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:32:44 pm »

They have an on line catalog as well.

http://www.gabees.com/

Steve

The Dregs · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:44:52 pm »

Yeah, it looked perfect. Unfortunately it seems he is full up on orders for the year and if I wanted to buy from him I'd to take a 2 hour roadtrip. Maybe I can convince my wife to travel with me.

asprince · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:08:08 pm »

That is what my wife and I did three weeks ago. Nice trip, good people. If I read their webb site correct, you can still place package orders, but you have to pick them up at their place. Steve

The Dregs · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:18:45 pm »

Cool! I'll shoot him an email tommorow and start buttering up the wife.

tillie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:21:39 pm »

Welcome The Dregs,

This is a great forum and you'll learn a lot here - or at least, I surely have. I've also learned a lot at Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Club which meets the second Wednesday of each month. Brendhan (Understudy) has even come to a meeting when visiting Atlanta!

I also am signed up to go to the Young Harris Bee Institute sponsored by the U of GA Entomology Dept - supposed to be great and is on May 18 - 19 in Young Harris (naturally!). I don't think it's too late to register for that. In other words, there are a lot of hands on opportunities for learning in Atlanta area, but also TONS of knowledge to be gained here on the forum.

You might also check with P.N. Williams (his number is on the Metro Atlanta webpage). I and a lot of Atlanta beekeepers get our bees from him - he's in Forest Park - a lot closer than Rossman's.

Let me know if I can help,

Linda T in Atlanta

The Dregs · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:30:39 pm »

Will do! Thanks a lot. I must say I am getting great replies here, quick too. You guys are great.

soilserf40 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:36:02 pm »

Try University of Ga. Honey Bee Program at ent.uga.edu/bees

Go to 2007 Beekeeping Institute (at Young Harris)

I think you can still sign up, if you like.

asprince · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:39:42 pm »

tillie,
What is the webb address for the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Club?

Steve

tillie · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:49:32 pm »

http://www.metroatlantabeekeepers.org/

Also here is the UGa web site for the Young Harris Beekeeping Institute on May 17 - 19. I'm going for the first level certificate this time.

http://www.ent.uga.edu/bees/Meetings/workshops.htm

I think that will do it!

Linda T (hope you'll come to a meeting)

shakerbeeman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2007, 09:06:08 am »

I really need to find a beekeeping course around here in CT. Think I missed one in April.

The Dregs · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:26:50 pm »

Thanks for the info guys. I emailed that P.N. Williams fellow as well as a couple suppliers local to Marietta that I found while looking him up. I am currently reading the forums and soaking up as much info as I can. Hopefully I can get started by about the middle of May. I am having a Cinco de Mayo party and none of the guests would show up if they knew I had a hive.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to take that class, I am hosting my uncle from California that week, so I am kinda booked. I will try to make a meeting if I can get off work early enough. Do you have to be a member to attend?

tillie · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:59:39 pm »

Hi The Dregs,

I assume you mean the Metro meeting - people come as guests all the time. There's a calendar on the web page with the speakers and you'll find that there are interesting topics as well as high quality speakers. I think Keith Delaplane is speaking at the next meeting.

Linda T in Atlanta

Understudy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2007, 09:08:06 pm »

We need to mention Fatbeeman

Sincerely,
Brendhan

The Dregs · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2007, 10:43:11 pm »

I like his site! Not too far either, I may head up there. So when people say they are out of "nucs" for shipping, this means they usually have them available for pick up? And a "nuc" is like a mini hive or something? Off to research. I think I saw a thread on terms somewhere.

tillie · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2007, 10:44:41 pm »

When I requeen, I'm going to get my queen from fatbeeman. He's in Lula, GA, on the drive to and from my place in the mountains, so I could pick up the queen and have her arrive in Atlanta in her own chariot! I also want to take one of his organic beekeeping classes.

Linda T always eager to learn in Atlanta or wherever!

tillie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2007, 10:45:38 pm »

His site sounds like he is out of packages - not that he is out of nucs.

Linda T in Atlanta

The Dregs · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2007, 10:55:21 pm »

Yeah, you're right. Dang. Another site I looked at early had them out, but still available for pick up. This stuff is surprisingly hard to locate.

tillie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2007, 11:07:01 pm »

It's the time of year. Usually ordering bees/equipment/etc. takes place over the winter so you are first in line when they are available. I got my nucs this year from P.N. at the beginning of March because I ordered in early January. Last year I didn't order until February and didn't get my bees until mid-April.

The same is true of some equipment which is not as easy to get in the spring when everyone wants it.

Linda T in Atlanta

The Dregs · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:29:43 pm »

Wel,l not one of the half dozen people I have emailed about supplies/info have gotten back to me. :-x

I aint giving up though, I'll figure this out. Got me a copy of Beekeeping for Dummies. To hold me over.

GTBee · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2007, 11:06:07 am »

Hello The Dregs! Just checked this forum this morning so am a little late in my greetings. Hope your Cinco de Mayo party went well last night. Where bouts in Marietta are you? I'm next door in Powder Springs but was born and raised in May-retta. I would be more than happy to host you at my apiary or answer any questions you might have. Give me contact.

doak · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2007, 10:18:12 pm »

Doak here.
If you could find a beekeeper with some yrs of experince it will be a big help. If he/she is willing to take time with you. I didn't have anyone to work with but did get some tips a local beekeeper. Plus working the net and getting 8 or 10 books, have read all half doz times.
Try this one

1-800-233-7929

doak