(For Dummies (Lifestyle)) 4th Edition
by Howland Blackiston (Author)
Everything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper
If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper―or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one―then this is the book for you! In Beekeeping for Dummies,
4th Edition you'll find everything you need to know in order to start
your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle
every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools,
and what to do beyond your first season.
This hands-on guide
provides all the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques needed to become a
real backyard beekeeper. You'll learn to identify the queen from her
workers and drones, properly open and close the hive, distinguish one
type of honey from another, and preserve your colony if disaster should
strike.
- Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard
- Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come
- Safely inspect and manage your colony
- Harvest and sell your own honey
Becoming
a backyard beekeeper isn't as hard as people think―and with this
hands-on guide, you'll be able to create one honey of a colony that will
have the neighbors buzzing.
