Beginning Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Make Your Hive Thrive!

Beekeeping is an ancient craft and a rewarding pastime, but today's bees are more threatened than ever, meaning the need for smart, safe, and sustainable practices for beginning beekeepers is critical.

This highly visual guide will teach you beekeeping basics to help your colony survive and thrive. Not only will you learn the history of beekeeping, how a hive works, and what to do during specific seasons, but you'll also gain expert insights and knowledge about these essentials:

• Pros and cons of the different types of hives
• Harvesting honey, wax, and other hive products
• Inspecting your hives and maintaining a queenright colony
• Protecting your bees from adverse weather, invasive pests and plants, and other threats
• Managing local resources and keeping your bees healthy
• Troubleshooting techniques for common and difficult problems

More than 175 full-color photos and illustrations.