Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive - Couverture souple

Burns, David; Burns, Sheri

 
9781647395148: Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive
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ISBN 10 : 1647395143 ISBN 13 : 9781647395148
Editeur : Callisto, 2020

Synopsis

A how-to guide for a thriving hive―right in your own backyard

The benefits of keeping bees are abundant: pollination in gardens, a fresh supply of honey, and the knowledge that you're supporting creatures fundamental to a healthy ecosystem. This guide will help make backyard beekeeping for beginners a breeze, with the tools and sound advice you need to plan your first colony, care for your bees, and enjoy the harvest.
Suit up and get buzzing with an overview of some of the gear you'll need and guidance for choosing the right hive. Find step-by-step instructions on hive assembly as well as advice on installing and feeding your bees. Learn when and how to inspect the hive, including tips on keeping your bees happy and healthy, and walkthroughs of different harvesting techniques.

  • New bees on the block―Build a thriving backyard beehive with advice for planning outdoor space, planting the best blooms for a bee-friendly garden, and caring for your hive throughout the seasons.
  • What's the buzz―Explore a variety of beekeeping approaches and methods, like natural vs. medicated, the differences among popular hive types, and tips for preventing swarming.
  • Sweet as honey―From Chile-Infused Honey and Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon to Beeswax Candles and Healing Herbal Salves, you'll find 15 delicious honey-based recipes as well as more than a dozen creative uses for beeswax.
  • A gift folks will be buzzing about―This Father's Day, inspire dad to take up an impressive new hobby!


With this guide, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper.

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À propos de l?auteur

DAVID and SHERI BURNS are beekeepers with nearly 30 years of experience in hobby beekeeping. Sheri has a BA in Leadership and Management and operates their online business, www.honeybeesonline.com. David is a lifelong educator who received his Certified Master Beekeeper designation from the Eastern Apicultural Society.

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Éditeur
Callisto
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1647395143
ISBN 13 
9781647395148
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
170
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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