Book
Honey bee hobbyist : the care and keeping of bees / Norman Gary, PhD.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781620083154 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 224 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: 2nd edition.
- Publisher: Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | To beekeep or not to beekeep? -- The world of honey bees -- The bees' home -- Getting started -- Reproduction -- Activities inside the hive -- Activities outside the hive -- Colony defense and sting prevention -- How to manage colonies -- Honey and other hive products -- Beekeeping clubs -- Formal beekeeping education -- Urban beekeeping -- Entertaining with bees -- More fun with bees. |
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| Subject: | Bee culture. Honeybee. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 638.1 Gar 2019 | 31681010131829 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc.
Discover whether honey beekeeping is right for you, and find out everything you need to know to keep and acquire bees in this comprehensive guide. Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition counsels the beginning beekeeper on all things honeybee related, from observing your first hive to harvesting your own honey.
- Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc.
Practical, comprehensive introduction to beekeeping.Well illustrated, solid how-to book.Author is a world-renowned honey bee expert and enthusiast.More than 100 fascinating color photographs.Expert tips and tricks for beekeeping success. - Perseus Publishing
A Practical Guide to an Enjoyable HobbyBee keeping isn't just for the professional farmerâbees can be kept in any situation from simple backyards and rooftops to large expanses of farmland. Discover whether honey beekeeping is right for you, and find out everything you need to know to keep and acquire bees in this updated guide. Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition will help novice beekeepers fully understand this exciting pastime. Dr. Norman Gary, a world-renowned honey bee expert and enthusiast, counsels beginners on all things honeybee related. He takes readers from finding bees and housing them to collecting honey and using their produce for pleasure and possible profit. With more than 100 fascinating color photographs and tips and tricks acquired over half a century of beekeeping, this practical handbook is your first step toward a wonderful and rewarding lifelong hobby.Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition will show you how to:Start your own hiveUnderstand the life and times of honey beesCare for your bees in each season and at every stage of lifeExpand your apiaryKeep your neighbors happyEducate others about beesGet the most out of your new hobby - Perseus Publishing
Discover whether honey beekeeping is right for you, and find out everything you need to know to keep and acquire bees in this comprehensive guide. Honey Bee Hobbyist, 2nd Edition counsels the beginning beekeeper on all things honeybee related, from observing your first hive to harvesting your own honey.
