Everything is in place. I have been patiently waiting for news of a swarm - I am on 2 contact lists in the area. No calls yet.
So, I've ordered a colony from a local commercial beekeeper. Just a few weeks to go now. Did a hive inspection the other week at the local association apiary. Got stung on the fingers - twice! Think it was mainly my roughness and they weren't smoked. Good fun though.
Have now bought Ted Hooper's "Guide to bees and honey". Everyone says it is the beekeeper's bible. Had to wait to get latest edition - only been out a few weeks.
