Everything the budding beekeeper needs for a healthy, productive hive

The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Beekeeping has all the information a beekeeping beginner needs to know to start a hive and keep it buzzing.

Expert beekeepers Dean Stiglitz and Laurie Herboldsheimer (owners of Golden Rule Honey) take you through the entire process step by step from information on setting up your hive to how to keep your bees healthy. Also find out how to raise a queen, harvest honey and wax, and store hives for the off-season.

Whether you're taking up beekeeping as a new hobby or want more information about apiculture before you dive in, The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) To Beekeeping will get you well informed before you suit up.