I wanted to start when I got the new hives. They were a birthday present to myself. I had seen a notice at Panera's on the Friday before by birthday announcing the Apalachee Beekeepers Association's "Hobby Beekeepers Short Course." That was back in February. I was enthusiastic. We both took the course on the 27th. It was great. Just enough to make me curious and enough to make me want my own hives - yes, plural. The advice was to start with two so that you can watch how they are similar and how they are different. I followed that advice.
I ordered two kits, built out two sets of brood boxes and supers. Got the average beekeepers kit: gloves, smoker, hat and veil, hive tool, brush. Over the past few months I've learned a lot. I recommend anyone interested in gardening or in bees to try this hobby. I had thought that I would blog about this experience, starting in the very beginning. But, time got away. Intentions were good. Life got in the way. I'm starting the blog today, October 17, 2010 not as I had intended with the birth of my ladies, but with death.
I drown the South hive today.
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