The New Starting Right With Bees: A Beginner's Handbook on Beekeeping

by Kim Flottum, Kathy Summers

This book is a culmination of nearly 40 years of work by the editors and staff of Gleanings in the Bee Culture. It's primary intent is as a learning tool for beginning beekeepers, but it is an exceptional source of information for anyone interested in the fascinating world of honey bees.
This book covers every aspect of introductory beekeeping and honey bee biology--including seasonal management, equipment used, harvesting and marketing hive products, honey bee communication and beekeeping social skills.
Beekeeping can become a hobby, a part-time or full-time occupation, but whatever your eventual involvement, this book will make beekeeping easier, since you are Starting Right with Bees.

Paperback

First published May 1, 1997

Reviews

[Steve Ewing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good reference book for beekeepers.

[Natalie DeYoung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for a crash course in beekeeping.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book came with a hive kit. We found it really helpful and informative! It was nice to have as a reference as we started out with our bees.

[Shelly Nicholson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an old book, but it is the best book I have read about bee keeping. I highly recommend for any bee keeper.