Keeping Bees: Looking after an Apiary

by Vivian Head

"Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby for people of all ages, and it is easy to become infected by what apiarists call bee fever. This is a hobby with many facets and gives almost anyone an opportunity to learn more about nature and the role of the productive honey bee." (from Introduction)

This book includes: history of beekeeping, overview and details of an apiary, equipment, obtaining a hive, seasonal changes, pests and diseases, harvesting honey and other products from the hive, breading queens, and a glossary of terms.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Rachel Key · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative book but very descriptive. I would have liked a few more illustrations

[Carly Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book is fantastic, coupled with the YouTube Bush Bee Man I feel much more equipped to embark on my bee keeping foray. It's clear, concise, easy and in fact a joy to read. It's informative and you can dip in and out. For anyone thinking of starting with bees, I can't recommend this and the Bush Bee Man enough!

[Michal Paszkiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent instructional book for beekeeping - covered the whole beekeeping lifecycle and had details for both beginner and more advanced beekeepers. Very readable and well designed for use as reference.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid Resource

I've read quite a few general beekeeping books and thiamine was by far the easiest read and had clear checklists and items I'll be able to use immediately. Hopefully others will find it and be Hiawatha happy as I was after reading.

[Ann Bentley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good compact guide to beekeeping

Easy to read guide to all the basics of beekeping at a bargain price.
I particularly like the seasonal checklists.

[Jayme · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great guide to get you started with beekeeping. It's well organised and covers everything a beginner would need to know to keep their hive healthy and productive. I liked the FAQ towards the end that basically recaps and helps to quickly troubleshoot common problems in the hive. Also included information on other products from the hive; propolis, beeswax, and royal jelly.

[Meghan Keen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Super interesting and informative, while not having too much super specific information. I wish they’d touched a little on Colony Collapse Disorder, especially because that’s getting to be a bigger issue.

Always good to add a little nonfiction to my reading 😊