I want bees as well, but like you, I am nervous about it without a nearby guiding hand. I need to pay more attention to when there are bee keeping classes in my area. Over here, tulips don't provide much for our native bees and butterflies since they are not native to our area. You should definitely look into native plants as they provide the most in terms of nutritional value to your bees. Plus, they are much easier to keep as they don't require a lot of watering or soil amendments. Good luck! Keep us updated!