Backyard Beekeeping: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive

A how-to guide for a thriving hive—right in your own backyard

The benefits of keeping bees are abundant: pollination in gardens, a fresh supply of honey, and the knowledge that you're supporting creatures fundamental to a healthy ecosystem. It's the perfect time to engage in this exciting summer activity and witness how bees busy themselves. This guide will help make backyard beekeeping for beginners a breeze, with the tools and sound advice you need to plan your first colony, care for your ...