Hello-
Welcome to Sacramento. Which part of Sac are you in?
My wife and I live in Citrus Heights with our two kids on 1/2 acre and do as much permie-type stuff as we can learn. We currently have 4 500 gallon
water storage tanks, a grey water system, American Guinea Hogs, muscovy ducks, 2 topbar hives, fruit
trees and lots of
gardening space.
We have kept top bar beehives off and on for 5 years now. We just installed 2 new colonies last spring, and they are going strong with the flush of flowers due to the heavy rains this year. I've also read Crowder's book cover to cover twice, along with watching his video multiple times:
If mistakes count for building
experience, I have that to offer in terms of help with getting started with topbar beekeeping.
In terms of cuttings, I don't have anything started at the moment, but longer term, I have an amazing fig tree variety that I could propagate this summer for you. Concord and Thompson seedless too. The concords are very productive here.
Again, welcome to Sac.
Anthony