with Bees
* Start small. Two colonies is an ideal number for
an inexperienced person to keep for one or two
years.
* Expand as your experience and confidence grow.
* Start right. Avoid discouraging mistakes at the
very beginning by thorough preparation.
* Buy new equipment. The experience of
assembling new hives is very informative for the
inexperienced beginner.
* Beekeeping information is important. There are
many good books that are excellent for beginners.
Most books are very reasonably priced.
* Plan ahead. Order your bees, hives, and other
equipment well in advance. Place your order for
bees, hives, and tools in the fall. The hives and
tools will be delivered in time to be assembled
before your bees arrive the following April.
* Be ready. W hen the package bees arrive, your
hives should be assembled and located on the site
selected for your apiary.