Beekeeping for Beginners : Everything you Need to Know to Get Started and Succeed Keeping Bees in Your Backyard EPUB

by Kim Flottum

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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 beekeepingso 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 enjoymentof the glorious rewardgolden 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:

Simplified approachAimed at the beginner, the book covers everything you need to know in uncomplicatedand accessible language, accompanied by full-color illustrative photography.
Up to date and organicLearn details on the most current methods that make beekeeping sustainable and accessible even for the smallest yard and urban enthusiasts.
Learn from an expertComplete 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:

Establishing and taking care ofyour new bees
Stress-free hive management
Site selection and management
Safety and swarm control
Types of hives including topbar hives
Harvesting,collecting, and processinghoney
Keeping bees and hives healthy year-round in all climates
Urban beekeeping
Smokers 101
Pest and disease management
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.