J.L., welcome to our forum, wonderful you found us, yes, bees are indeed the next logical step for sure. Nice that you decided to join up, new members are important. The more that you learn about the bees, the more that you willl want to learn. Stick around, lean on our forum in ways to help you to get to know methods of beekeeping, how to keep those precious souls. Ask your questions, all questions are important and will get answers. Have the most awesome day, of health, love and peace, Cindi