Reviews for Keeping Bees And Making Honey

The average rating for Keeping Bees And Making Honey based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-09-24 00:00:00 Paul Tulley A friend was moving and offered her well established hive, so I had to learn a lot fast! The timeline was too short to attend a class. I tried browsing websites, but needed a well organized overview. I got a stack of books from the library and this was definitely the absolute best for a beginner. The others made very little sense to me until I read this first. The rest were too technical, or too few pictures, or just seemed rigid. This book definitely acknowledges that there are a range of practical approaches, and emphasizes connecting with your local beekeepers association. There are tons of interesting facts in plain language. I used the excellent diagrams and photos to teach my children and make sense of all the equipment that was handed down. After reading every page of this over two days, I skimmed the rest of the books for more details and options, particularly on transporting the hive and preparing for winter. But I am now a beekeeper and this book gave me the confidence to make the plunge! Highly recommended for beginners.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-03-07 00:00:00 Robert Gilbert About 5 months ago I got 2 bee hives (now I have 3). Since then I've read a pile of books about beekeeping and I have to say this one is one of the best. It's practical but with plenty of detail and, though written primarily from a UK standpoint, can be applied by beekeepers wherever they are. The recipe section is very small and the selection is are only so-so (okay, who doesn't want to eat figs with Gorgonzola cheese and honey) but I just might give that mead recipe a go! A great book for anyone considering keeping bees, and if you aren't considering it, the author may convince you to give 'em a go anyway.