Greeting to everyone: I have recently joined this news group and am looking forward to the posts, and hearing from other bee enthusiasts. I currently have two hives which I set up last May. Last fall was my first harvest, and although it wasn't real productive, it was very satisfying and enjoyable. I managed to harvest just over two gallons of honey, and still left a full, full-size super on each hive for the winter. Since this is my first season with established hives, I am looking for any and all advise on getting started up again for the season. I have three medium supers that have already been drawn out from last year. I am considering trying one hive with comb honey and the other with extracted honey. Suggestions? I also built my own extractor for about $50 and have the plans for anyone interested. Later!