When you need a great beginner's guide to starting a beehive in your backyard or garden, reach for The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum. The book presents you with the tips and tools of the hobby, but also the information to best prepare your yard or garden for your newest buzzing bees. From how to harvest honey to recipes to use it in, The Backyard Beekeeper will walk you through from setup to safety to savoring.

• Beginner's guide to beekeeping
• How to setup your hive and garden
• Provides information for urban and sububran beekeepers
• Provides tips for organic and sustainable bee practices in your backyard
• Includes honey recipes