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Offline Fenrir

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Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« 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
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Offline RC

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2013, 09:57:05 pm »
Welcome to the forum. And the most consuming hobby you'll ever have.
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Offline Burkebees

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #2 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
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Offline Joe D

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #3 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.



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Offline JPinMO

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #4 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. 
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Offline tefer2

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2013, 09:20:53 am »
Welcome to the forum.
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Offline GSF

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2013, 10:32:50 am »
Welcome!
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Offline BeeMaster2

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2013, 12:20:15 pm »
Welcome to the forum, Fenrir.
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Offline Santa Caras

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #8 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
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Offline Fenrir

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2013, 09:32:14 am »
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Scott's right near you!

Welcome to Beemaster!


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Offline TNBeeLady

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Re: Hello from Blythewood, South Carolina
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, 09:52:12 pm »
Welcome to the forum!  You'll learn a lot here!
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