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Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive

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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. With this guide, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press; Illustrated edition (July 7, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 170 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647395143


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 48


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.47 x 9.25 inches


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  • Great read
Explains everything you need to know about the bee hive and how it works. It even explains how bees works and what they eat and when to start planting flowers for them to thrive. A great read !! Can’t wait to start my bee hive this year !
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024 by Wanda101

  • New-BEE to beekeeping
I enjoyed how David & Sheri have the heart of a teacher. They have made mistakes and don't want you to make the same ones. Such a wealth of information in here for someone who is learning. This will possibly help my son to have bees for his FFA project.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023 by Stretch W.

  • 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.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022 by Richard Swenson

  • New beekeeper . Must have book
This is the third book I have purchased on beekeeping . As the title says I wish I would have purchased this book first . It had the most information out of the three books . It explains common beekeeping tactics tools and lingo . It also explains the three types of bees in a hive and there role and lifecycle which is amazing in itself . I have watched many YouTube videos from David Burns and every one of them I learn something new . Thank you for making such a great book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023 by Stellaandstout

  • Excellent book for beginnner beekeepers
I really like the way the book explains without over explaining and confusing. It is very clear and a great resource. My local beekeeping association actually highly recommends it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023 by maryann collette

  • Easy to follow
This book is by far the best I’ve ever read on bee keeping. Straight forward and to the point.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023 by Aubrie hepstall

  • Dave Burns Knows His Stuff!
This is a phenomenal book for absolute beginners. It is not as in-depth as some other reference books, but if you want a quick, entertaining intro to beekeeping, this is the book for you. Dave Burns is an expert in beekeeping, and you should 100% consider looking into his YouTube channel after reading this intro, as he has an amazing trove of beekeeping knowledge there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021 by Sir E.

  • 🐝
very informative book for beginners!! or someone interested in learning about bee keeping ! A bunch of books i seen i was not willing to pay the price for so i settled for this one and it was very knowledgeable and detailed !!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022 by Amanda N

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