Hi John!
 
Thank you so much for your kind message; I really appreciate it!  I truly
am looking forward to starting beekeeping, even though my husband thinks
it's a little odd, he is still supporting me...
 
I have spoken with my local beekeeping association, and that's how I know
about star thistle and eucalyptus, but I was wondering what I could put in
my yard for my bees, since I wasn't sure how far the bees would go for
nectar and pollen.
 
God is indeed good, and it sounds like he has blessed you in your
beekeeping endeavors.  I am looking forward to this as a hobby right now,
but who knows?
 
Thanks again for your kind words, and may God continue to bless you richly.
 
Mary Caldwell
Benicia, CA
 
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> From: John M Thorp <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Looking for California Bee Forage Plants
> Date: Sunday, November 16, 1997 6:15 AM
>
> Greetings
> Mary,
Its
> enjoyable knowing the excitement  you're experiencing with the
> anticipation of upcoming events concerning your new experience in one of
> lifes many pleasures. Looking back over the years having just a handfull
> of hives was clearly, at least for me, more enjoyable. This is one
> business where increase is no problem. Clearly , Father gives the
> increase in whatever we put our hand to. Bee blessed in your new
> adventure.                                              Being if like
> mind concerning "flamings" ,I probably wouldn't even have a computer with
> all its advantages if they were required reading and we didn't have a
> delete key. I wonder, how brave most of these flamers would be face to
> face?           If you haven't already check with your local USDA
> for forage sources. Theirs also got to bee a local beekeeping assn. for
> you to plug into. But for Q. & A's round table discussions this is a good
> place too. Nothing like eyeball to eyeball though.
> Take Care and GBY,John in Homestead,also at<[log in to unmask]>