Thanks for the great introduction to the subject .. as an avid gardener (permaculture variety) I can say without question that we will add beehives to our environment in the coming years - you've given me a good stash of inspiration to get ready for next year. I'll be a total noob, but am very gung-ho .. so I really appreciate your willingness to share these details in a fashion that can be easily subsumed. If you care to add more info, or perhaps have a follow-up, just know that there's an interested party out here who will pay attention. We love our garden, and we love our bees.