I've been keeping bees for the last 8 years. It is wonderful. Last year I made a mead (my second go at it) and it turned out excellent. My small apiary is in my backyard in a residential neighborhood.
Word of advice; don't tell your neighbors.
Paul
I,m waiting till the honey gets going, but I've bought my supplies for mead, if you got any good recipes pm me. Thanks. Tc