Evie Frederick: Homegrown Honey Bees

Homegrown Honey Bees

Review This book is exactly what its subtitle describes it as - an absolute beginner's guide to keeping bees. Written and illustrated in full color by a couple who not too long ago were neophyte beekeepers themselves, it aims to first capture readers' interest in the fun and fascination of this hobby and then give them basic information needed to get through their first year keeping bees.

This book is exactly what its subtitle describes it as - an absolute beginner's guide to keeping bees. Written and illustrated in full color by a couple who not too long ago were neophyte beekeepers themselves, it aims to first capture readers' interest in the fun and fascination of this hobby and then give them basic information needed to get through their first year keeping bees.

From the Back Cover Beekeeping 1-2-3 Essential information to see you through the first year -- from inspecting the hive to avoiding stings Keeping bees is fun and fascinating and stocks your pantry with liquid gold.

Who could ask more of a hobby? With practical instruction and personal observations, Alethea Morrison guides you in choosing equipment and managing healthy colonies through every season.

Profiles of urban beekeepers offer advice on keeping hives in cities, and Mars Vilaubi's up-close photography reveals the inner workings of a busy hive, the anatomy of a honey bee, and much more.

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This beginner's guide clearly explains everything you need to know to keep bees successfully, from getting your first bees to harvesting your first crop of honey.

Spectacular macro photography brings the inner workings of the hive to life, while the playful text gives you the information you need to make it through your first year.

Everything is addressed here, from allergies, permits and restrictions, and how to deal with the neighbours to hive structure, colony hierarchy, and bee behaviour.

Consumer review about Homegrown Honey Bees :
An absolute beginner’s guide to beekeeping, with all the essential information (illustrated by ‘how-to’ photographs) to guide novice beekeepers through their first year, from establishing a hive to the honey harvest.(Read more)