With this absolute beginner's guide, learn how to set up your backyard
hives, select and raise bees, and harvest honey, with the added bonus of
bringing pollinators to your yard and garden.
You've decided to try beekeeping--so where do you start? Beekeeping for
Beginners, adapted from the best-selling The Backyard Beekeeper,
covers everything you need to know, from selecting the right kind of
hives, and finding and bringing bees home to your yard, right up to the
collection and enjoyment of the glorious reward--golden honey. Rewarding
and environmentally beneficial, reading this complete and introductory
guide is the first step in your journey to becoming a successful
beekeeper, whether you decide to have one hive or twenty-five.
Renowned beekeeping expert Kim Flottum shares his vast knowledge from
years of teaching beekeeping to all levels of enthusiasts for a no-fail
approach to bringing a productive bee colony onto your property.
Featuring diagrams and color photos, learning what you need to know
to establish a vibrant bee colony is fun and easy.
The features that set Beekeeping for Beginners apart from other
guides:
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Simplified approach―Aimed at the beginner, the book covers
everything you need to know in uncomplicated and accessible language,
accompanied by full-color illustrative photography.
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Up to date and organic―Learn details on the most current methods
that make beekeeping sustainable and accessible even for the smallest
yard and urban enthusiasts.
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Learn from an expert―Complete information from a trusted voice in
the beekeeping community will give you the tools and knowledge you
need to enjoy keeping bees with confidence.
This guide offers detailed instruction for:
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Establishing and taking care of your new bees
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Stress-free hive management
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Site selection and management
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Safety and swarm control
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Types of hives including top bar hives
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Harvesting, collecting, and processing honey
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Keeping bees and hives healthy year-round in all climates
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Urban beekeeping
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Smokers 101
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Pest and disease management
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Biodiversity and food for healthy hives
Learn everything you need to know to start your colony with this
straightforward, highly visual guide for beginning beekeepers.
