Hi, I just started my first hive with some used equipment and a swarm.
 
I live in san martin, Ca and was wondering if there are and local beekeepers
on this list.
 
I have been read a couple books from the libary and so far I got the hive
together and my son and I got the bee in it with no trouble at all.
 
Something I read on the list said that it was to late to get a swarm. I am
now wondering will the bees survive the winter even if I feed them?
 
What should I do now to check there progress ?
 
All the books say I should keep 2 hives ?
 
any advice will be helpful.
 
David