First of all, thanks to all of you that have been giving me advice on getting started. It has been very helpful. The hive is ready, got the smoker & veil, bees should be here mid April, however I am still debating where I should put my bees. I live in Gainesville, Florida which was Tree City USA a few years ago. I live on the outskirts of town. My parents live on 5 acres in the country about 1/2 hour from here. My debate is do I put them in the country where there may be more pollen sources but I will only be able to observe them once a week (sometimes every other week). Or do I keep them in the city where I can observe their flying, etc. daily but may not have as much pollen source? Also, I enjoy eating honey & I have many pounds of store bought that I would like to feed the bees instead of sugar syrup. Do I need to (if so how) sterilize this honey before I feed it to them and do I need to water it down. Well, I have bent your ear enough, thanks again for your help. Kelley [log in to unmask]