I kept notes so I will have to dig them out and compile them.
Off the top of my head there are three steps to take before setting up a hive. First thing though is check the laws in your area. Even if you are in the country.
Second is checking to see what kind of plants you have around for bee food. You will need early, middle and late blooming plants. You may need to buy some flowering bushes to provide your hive with early nourishment.
You will also need to check to see if you (or your neighbors) have any no-no plants. Grayanotoxins will make you sick and may kill you.
Third is find a local bee guy. You can buy a bee nuc easily by mail but a locally created nucleus will have bees that are adapted to your local conditions. If you can find one who is willing to teach you your journey will be much easier.
Setting up a hive is a long term project. It is about four-five years to have a stable harvestable hive that you can take wax and honey from.
A couple questions if you don’t mind.
Do you need a bee suit?
And how many plants would an average hive needed. I suppose we should go by volume of plants since they would be of different sizes.. Of course it also depends how many flowers they produce. Anyways just didn’t want them to go hungry.