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Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive
A how-to guide for a thriving hive—right in your own backyard
The benefits of keeping bees are 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.
With this guide, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper.
The benefits of keeping bees are 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.
With this guide, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper.
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170 pages, Paperback
Published July 7, 2020
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November 21, 2022
This is pretty easy to read and informative.
March 8, 2025
True to its title. This book is exactly "Everything You Need To Know to Start Your First Hive". It is not an in depth treatise on bee keeping but does an excellent job at whetting your whistle to get started. The last chapters give honey recipes and uses for the beeswax you'll be able to harvest. I'm excited to get started on this journey.
March 7, 2021
Easy, Educational Read Provides a Great Foundation for Future Beekeeper!
Wonderful book, so easy to read while being truly educational. I love the easy going attitude of the writers and the obvious desire to teach people about their chosen life's work. I already purchased 1 online class from honeybeesonline.com and after I finish it I know I will be so much closer to being ready for my own beekeeping adventure. Thank you for this book and the vast array of educational resources provided by the authors. I hope I will be able to visit their operation in person someday!
Wonderful book, so easy to read while being truly educational. I love the easy going attitude of the writers and the obvious desire to teach people about their chosen life's work. I already purchased 1 online class from honeybeesonline.com and after I finish it I know I will be so much closer to being ready for my own beekeeping adventure. Thank you for this book and the vast array of educational resources provided by the authors. I hope I will be able to visit their operation in person someday!
May 30, 2022
great information
Helps a new bee keeper to get started keeping bees. David reveals the complex society structure of honey bees. I was amazed at how the different type bees interacted.
Helps a new bee keeper to get started keeping bees. David reveals the complex society structure of honey bees. I was amazed at how the different type bees interacted.
June 20, 2023
Just started with my first backyard beehive. This book introduced me to all things I needed to understand to get started and to understand the wonderful world of bee possibilities.
September 2, 2024
A good introductory book with some good tips on beekeeping .A quick read with valuable information.
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