Still painting and getting ready. The bees are supposed to be here at the end of next week, but I am told that is an approximation of when they will be here. We won't know until the truck arrives. In the meantime, I think I should watch the video of hiving a package again. Maybe twice :)

I used just regular 'ol outdoor paint on the brood boxes. When I went to Home Depot to buy more paint for the supers, the gentleman said I needed to either prime the bare wood or get a paint that has the primer in it. So I got the paint that has the primer in it. Will see which paint lasts longest.

We had a fairly heavy frost last night. I need to get a weather station here so I can keep track of such things. Maybe a program for the computer to track data. I am such a geek.

Spring is here!

Welcome Spring 2010!! We've been waiting for you!

We have purchased 2 hives and ordered 2 three pound packages of bees to start our beekeeping experience. The bees are due to arrive April 9th. The brood boxes are assembled and painted but we still have a bit of work to do. And pictures to take!!

This blog is where we will document our experiences as new beekeepers to share with whoever may be interested, but mostly to keep a log for ourselves so we remember what we have done and tried :)

Happy Equinox!