This multifaceted book offers insight into everything bee-related: pollination, gardening, beekeeping and recipes. Whether you re a first-time beekeeper or looking to improve and expand your backyard beekeeping, this book is a must-have.
Beekeeping might seem exotic or old-fashioned, but around the world it is becoming more and more common to find a hive or two in urban spaces and suburban backyards. Some modern beekeepers are inspired by the desire to help out the frequently beleaguered creatures, others simply enjoy fresh honey from the most local of sources the backyard garden. This book discusses your options for setting up a hive almost anywhere, how to plant a bee-friendly garden, and how to harvest and use your very own honey. Not only is it a great hobby, you ll also be rewarded with a plentiful supply of honey that you can use in tea as well as for cooking, baking and perhaps even lip salve and skin cream.
Everything the modern day beekeeper needs and more:
Becoming a Beekeeper
Setting Up Your Hive
Getting the Right Gear
Planting a Bee-Friendly Garden
Trouble-Shoot Your Hive
Harvest the Honey
Plan for the Winter
Bees work hard to pollinate our gardens and do an important job that we couldn t do without. But bees are finding it increasingly difficult in the world that they share with us. States are reporting a hive of activity in the backyards of rural and urban beekeepers. In fact, many states are beginning to alter preexisting ordinancesin order toencourage more individuals to start beekeeping. The goal is to try and encourage more people to buy beekeeping equipment and get involved in beekeeping because it s vital. The honeybee is one of our greatest natural resources. No other hobby can simultaneously help save the world and bring sweet treats to your table "