
Backyard Beekeeping
Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive
Callisto Media Inc. (Publisher)
Published on 7. July 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
170 pages
978-1-64739-514-8 (ISBN)
Description
A how-to guide for a thriving hive-right in your own backyard
The benefits of keeping bees are abundant: pollination in gardens, a fresh supply of honey, and the knowledge that you're supporting creatures fundamental to a healthy ecosystem. This guide will help make backyard beekeeping for beginners a breeze, with the tools and sound advice you need to plan your first colony, care for your bees, and enjoy the harvest.
Suit up and get buzzing with an overview of some of the gear you'll need and guidance for choosing the right hive. Find step-by-step instructions on hive assembly as well as advice on installing and feeding your bees. Learn when and how to inspect the hive, including tips on keeping your bees happy and healthy, and walkthroughs of different harvesting techniques.
New bees on the block-Build a thriving backyard beehive with advice for planning outdoor space, planting the best blooms for a bee-friendly garden, and caring for your hive throughout the seasons.
What's the buzz-Explore a variety of beekeeping approaches and methods, like natural vs. medicated, the differences among popular hive types, and tips for preventing swarming.
Sweet as honey-From Chile-Infused Honey and Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon to Beeswax Candles and Healing Herbal Salves, you'll find 15 delicious honey-based recipes as well as more than a dozen creative uses for beeswax.
A gift folks will be buzzing about-This Father's Day, inspire dad to take up an impressive new hobby!
With this guide, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper.
The benefits of keeping bees are abundant: pollination in gardens, a fresh supply of honey, and the knowledge that you're supporting creatures fundamental to a healthy ecosystem. This guide will help make backyard beekeeping for beginners a breeze, with the tools and sound advice you need to plan your first colony, care for your bees, and enjoy the harvest.
Suit up and get buzzing with an overview of some of the gear you'll need and guidance for choosing the right hive. Find step-by-step instructions on hive assembly as well as advice on installing and feeding your bees. Learn when and how to inspect the hive, including tips on keeping your bees happy and healthy, and walkthroughs of different harvesting techniques.
New bees on the block-Build a thriving backyard beehive with advice for planning outdoor space, planting the best blooms for a bee-friendly garden, and caring for your hive throughout the seasons.
What's the buzz-Explore a variety of beekeeping approaches and methods, like natural vs. medicated, the differences among popular hive types, and tips for preventing swarming.
Sweet as honey-From Chile-Infused Honey and Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon to Beeswax Candles and Healing Herbal Salves, you'll find 15 delicious honey-based recipes as well as more than a dozen creative uses for beeswax.
A gift folks will be buzzing about-This Father's Day, inspire dad to take up an impressive new hobby!
With this guide, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper.
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Language
English
Place of publication
California
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
489 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64739-514-8 (9781647395148)
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01/2025
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Persons
DAVID and SHERI BURNS are beekeepers with nearly 30 years of experience in hobby beekeeping. Sheri has a BA in Leadership and Management and operates their online business, www.honeybeesonline.com. David is a lifelong educator who received his Certified Master Beekeeper designation from the Eastern Apicultural Society.