For years, the first 5 minutes of each regular meting of the Madison County Beekeepers Association was devoted to “Beginners Corner” however that practice is no longer in effect so if interested in “Beginners Corner” you gotta check here! At our meetings, this time was used to answer any novice beekeepers questions, let him / her know what is normal and should (or should not be) happening in their colonies as well as advise what actions he / she should be taking at that time in the beekeeping year.
This information is for the North Alabama area. If you are a novice beekeeper in other parts of the world, join a local beekeeping association and ask known experienced beekeepers for similar advice.
All advice is intended for the novice beekeeper. More experienced beekeepers may have the skills to attempt practices not recommended for the novice.