The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum. This book isn't just a complete guide to keeping bees or a honey cook book; it's both!No other book on the market provides an in-depth review of beekeeping and what honey is good for and how to use it. Perfect for the health conscious person who wants to say no to processed sugars and yes, to eating organic, natural healthy foods. This "honey" of a book has information on bees, and a how-to guide to bee keeping plus how to set up, care for and harvest your own hives. The second half of the book is a complete guide to honey. Including the different types of honey, health facts, as well as lots of ideas and recipes for using honey in recipes, cosmetically, and shampoos, and for medicinal uses. Filled with colored photos throughout. 167 page, 8 x 10 paperback. To Order By Phone Call Toll Free: 866-596-9982
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Publisher's Review & Comments, July 13, 2008 Reviewer: From the book "The Backyard Beekeeper takes a fresh, modern look at traditional beekeeping. Numerous photos, diagrams, and supportive tips are used to supplement good, solid beekeeping information. But unlike most basic beekeeping books, the information does not stop there. Instructions on candle and soap making are clearly presented, as well as numerous recipes using honey. This is a refreshingly useful book for today's beekeeper." Dr. James E Tew, State Specialist, Beekeeping Department of Entomology, Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio.
Discover:
- what you need to get started: the new boxes available are smaller, lighter, easier to handle, and better than ever, and the few pounds of honey they produce makes a plentiful harvest for a family with some left to share
- The best place to locate your new bee colonies for their safety and yours, and how to landscape to screen them from neighbors
- Organic and least-toxic ways to care for your bees, from providing fresh water and protection from the elements to keeping them healthy and productive
- Delicious treats, cnadles, and beauty treatments you can make with honey and beeswax
If you want beekeeping done right, it won't be fast. However, beekeeping takes about the same investment in time and care as gardening, dovetails nicely witht the planting and harvesting seasons, and provides bonuses for gardeners that include better pollination and larger produce yields.
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