Shannon said:Terri, Yes , I do have clover and dandelions, maple trees, tulip poplars and some plants in the
gardens and I just noticed i have honeysuckle blooming down by the stream 
. But, with
still restoring the house and not having any gardens I have a lot right now.
Plus , a job will help 
I too wanted to wait until I had more bee-friendly plants but a friend of ours found a well-established hive for sale in the next town, texted me the link and said, "Just do it! Don't think about it." So here I am with two hives now! You know what, I've learned that they don't hang around my yard (3 acres) but head out to the neighbors!! You don't even have to have any plants because they will go, I've heard, up to 2 miles to get pollen and nectar. As for the job; however, it is DEFINITELY helpful because this hobby ain't cheap!
Off I go to pick up six more brooder boxes and frames!!! Ka-Ching!!!
