A Beekeeper’s Diary, Self-Guide to Beekeeping 2nd Edition is a beginning beekeeping guide and work book rolled up into one paperback (and ebook) publication. The 310-page 8.5x11 inch book includes information on key pollinators including honey bees; beginning beekeeping equipment; bee biology; key beekeeping techniques and how to manage pests and diseases and more. If you decide not to keep bees there’s a chapter on what you can do to help and plant for bees.

This diary is a great guide to start beekeeping. It also supports beginning beekeeping classes covering the first 3 years of beekeeping. The diary guides beginning beekeepers in the myriad of decisions they will have to make to start keeping honey bees.

This book has been approved by Great Plains Master Beekeeping at University of Nebraska at Lincoln for scientifically-based best management beekeeping practices.

Winner of the 2022 International Press Award in “How to” Category and 2021 Independent Book Publisher’s (IPPY) Bronze Award in home and garden books category.

Price includes media rate shipping to continental US, taxes not included. We also ship in a blue bubble-wrap envelope to protect the paperback, or in a box for multiple orders.

Each book will be autographed by the author. Let me know if you need it addressed to someone specifically when you place your order.

Also available through Amazon as an ebook with 70% color illustrations, $24.95 and as a paperback.

The Beekeeper’s Diary Self-Guide to Beekeeping 2nd Edition is one of a three reference book series addressing current beekeeping issues. Also available “Bee Club Basics or How to Start a Bee Club.”

The book is also available with wholesale pricing for bee clubs and non-profits. Contact me for details.