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Backyard Beekeeping

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Backyard Beekeeping by David and Sheri Burns is a practical how-to guide designed to help beginners establish and maintain thriving beehives right in their own gardens. The book covers everything from planning your colony and choosing the right hive to step-by-step hive assembly and installation. Readers will find advice on feeding, inspecting hives, preventing swarming, and caring for bees seasonally. It also explores different beekeeping methods and popular hive types. To complement the practical tips, the guide shares 15 honey-based recipes and various uses for beeswax.
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This book is ideal for gardening enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone interested in starting beekeeping as a hobby. It suits beginners seeking a comprehensive yet accessible guide to backyard beekeeping and those wanting to support pollinators and enjoy fresh honey and beeswax products.

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"The benefits of beekeeping are abundant: better pollination in gardens, a fresh supply of raw honey, and the knowledge that you're supporting creatures fundamental to a healthy ecosystem. This guide will help make backyard beekeeping a breeze, describing the tools and supportive, sound advice to plan your first colony, care for your bees, and enjoy the harvest."--

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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 Backyard Beekeeping, you'll have the head start you need to be a successful backyard beekeeper.

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Praised by experts such as Jon Zawislak, Apiculture Instructor, and Stephen Repasky, Master Beekeeper and author, the book is recognised for its clear, concise, and thorough introduction to hobbyist beekeeping. Reviewers highlight its well-organised, accurate, and up-to-date content that simplifies complex topics for newcomers, making it an essential read for those considering beekeeping as a rewarding and environmentally beneficial hobby.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647395148

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Media Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 170

About the Author

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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