Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping with the Little Giant Backyard Beekeeper Book. The Backyard Beekeeper, by Kim Flottum, is the beginner's guide to starting hives in your backyard or garden. This recently revised and expanded guide provides information for hobby beekeepers and a primer on essential tools, plus instructions for preparing your yard or garden for bees. It details everything from how to harvest honey to delicious recipes you can use it in. Let The Backyard Beekeeper walk you through all the beekeeping steps, from setup to safety to savoring!
Item Number | 292231 |
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Weight | 1.82 pounds |
Dimensions | 10.25 x 8.25 x 0.75 inches |
Farm Animal Type | Bee |
Made In | United States |
Sourced From | United States |
After receiving a degree in horticulture from UW Madison, Kim Flottum worked for four years in the USDA Honey Bee Research Lab in Madison, studying pollination ecology. He then spent two years raising acres of fruits and vegetables in Connecticut, where bees played a large role. He has over 30 years of experience writing and editing articles for beekeepers in the monthly magazine Bee Culture and has authored many books on all aspects of beekeeping. He also hosts two weekly podcasts covering a variety of topics centered on beekeeping.