Beekeeping for dummies - Howland Blackiston

Learn to:

• Keep bees in the city or country


• Safely inspect and manage your colonies


• Manage all phases of honey production


• Apply all-natural remedies for bee health

PLUS
More than 10 coupons and special offers on beekeeping supplies inside!

Want to get in on the buzz around beekeeping?

Inside, youll find expert guidance on everything you need to become a successful back yard beekeeper
from assembling and maintaining beehives and handling all the phases of honey production to securely opening and closing the hive and extracting honey like a pro. Whether you live in the city or the country, this friendly guide has you covered.

• Catch the beekeeping bug
  explore the many benefits of beekeeping, decide if its the right hobby for you, and get some insight into a day in the life of a honey bee


• Adventures in beekeeping
  get to know the most popular back yard beehives and find the basic tools and equipment you need to get started


• All hail the honey bee
  discover the safest way to inspect and enjoy your bees, understand what to look for when you examine a colony, and perform year-round tasks to keep a healthy hive


• How sweet it is
  reap the rewards of keeping bees with step-by-step instructions on harvesting, bottling, and marketing your honey


• That stings
  if things go awry, turn to a section of common problems and simple solutions to bee illnesses, Colony Collapse Disorder, and more


• Become a honey connoisseur
  learn about the many different types of honeys, their distinct origins and flavor profiles, and how to pair honey with food and drink

Open the book and find:

• Advice on dealing with apprehensions you may have about beekeeping


• Everything you need to know about the queen, the workers, and the drones


• Tips on planting a garden your bees will love


• How to start an observation hive, brew honey wine, and build your own hive stand


• A handful of yummy honey recipes


• How-to beekeeping videos available online