> Can anyone recommend a few periodicals for the beginning hobbyist > beekeeper? Hive(s) will be in the North Carolina piedmont. I don't live in the US, but every now and then I see a copy of the American Bee Journal. It seems to be an excellent publication for both beginners and expert beekeepers. I wish we had something as good in the UK. The copy I have here (August 1992 - so prices may have changed) gives the yearly subscription as $14.96. American Bee Journal, Hamilton, IL 62341. (217) 847-3324. -- Malcolm Roe Phone : +44 442 230000 ext 4104 Crosfield Electronics Ltd Fax : +44 442 232301 Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 7RH, UK E-mail : [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------