| Description |
ix, 158 pages : color illustrations, 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical information and index. |
| Summary |
"A how-to guide for a thriving hive, right in your own backyard. 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 providing supportive, sound advice 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, a look at the life of bees, 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. Then, discover the many uses of honey and beeswax with some tasty recipes and fun suggestions." - Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Bee culture.
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| Added Author |
Burns, Sheri, author.
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Wong, Kate, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781647395148 (paperback) |
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1647395143 (paperback) |
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