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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- book
- Type
- book
- Intended Audience
- General / adult
- ISBN
- 9781603429948
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Storey Publishing
ISBN-10
1603429948
ISBN-13
9781603429948
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117182620
Product Key Features
Book Title
Homegrown Honey Bees : An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping Your First Year, from Hiving to Honey Harvest
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Insects & Spiders, Sustainable Living, Agriculture / Beekeeping
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, House & Home
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
14.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-014020
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Homegrown Honey Bees introduces the basic procedures, possibilities, and pleasures of keeping bees. Spectacular macro photography brings the inner workings of the hive to life, while the passionate, playful text leads the beginning beekeeper through the first year. All the primary concerns and questions are addressed, from allergies, permits and restrictions, and potential issues with the neighbors to hive structure, colony hierarchy, and bee behavior. Beekeepers Alethea Morrison and Mars Vilaubi chronicle the happening in their own hive and share the challenges of their first year, from replacing a failing queen bee to sustaining a colony over a cold winter, as well as the reward of tasting their first honey harvest. Beginners, dreamers, families, and educators will find this highly visual reference an indispensible guide to becoming a confident, happy beekeeper. -- Jenna Woginrich, author of Barnheart and Made from Scratch, This book is exactly what its subtitle describes it as - an absolute beginner's guide to keeping bees. Written and illustrated in full color by a couple who not too long ago were neophyte beekeepers themselves, it aims to first capture readers' interest in the fun and fascination of this hobby and then give them basic information needed to get through their first year keeping bees., Homegrown Honey Bees introduces the basic procedures, possibilities, and pleasures of keeping bees. Spectacular macro photography brings the inner workings of the hive to life, while the passionate, playful text leads the beginning beekeeper through the first year. All the primary concerns and questions are addressed, from allergies, permits and restrictions, and potential issues with the neighbors to hive structure, colony hierarchy, and bee behavior. Beekeepers Alethea Morrison and Mars Vilaubi chronicle the happening in their own hive and share the challenges of their first year, from replacing a failing queen bee to sustaining a colony over a cold winter, as well as the reward of tasting their first honey harvest. Beginners, dreamers, families, and educators will find this highly visual reference an indispensible guide to becoming a confident, happy beekeeper.
Photographed by
Vilaubi, Mars
Dewey Decimal
638/.1
Table Of Content
Preface 1 Why Bees? 2 What Am I Getting Into? 3 Bee Life 101 4 How Do I Get Started? 5 The Gear 6 The First Month 7 The First Season 8 The First Harvest 9 Congratulations or Condolences Glossary Appendix: Parasites, Diseases & Ailments Resources Index
Synopsis
This introduction to beekeeping covers everything from acquiring your first bees to sampling delicious honey., Discover the joys of harvesting honey from your own backyard. Alethea Morrison outlines what you'll need to know to make it through the first year, while stunning macrophotography by Mars Vilaubi brings the inner workings of the hive to life. With in-depth discussions of allergies, colony hierarchy, bee behavior, and more, this approachably informative guide bursts with enthusiastic encouragement. Keep your own bees, and enjoy the sweet buzz.
LC Classification Number
SF523.M6875 2013
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- a***h (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.
- 5***s (621)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described, but slow shipping. 18 days for the item to arrive. No padding in packaging, the item arrived a little beat up.
- n***z (2017)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA week passed before it shipped, so it took 2 weeks to receive, but upon arrival it was safely packaged, and just as pictured and described in the listing.Cat Magick Format: Hardback - Paper Over Boards (#364357506609)
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- a***h (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.
- 5***s (621)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described, but slow shipping. 18 days for the item to arrive. No padding in packaging, the item arrived a little beat up.
- n***z (2017)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA week passed before it shipped, so it took 2 weeks to receive, but upon arrival it was safely packaged, and just as pictured and described in the listing.Cat Magick Format: Hardback - Paper Over Boards (#364357506609)