Beekeeping for Gardeners

By Richard Rickitt Support your garden—and the planet—by inviting bees into your backyard! Beekeeping for Gardeners is a beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide designed for gardeners who want to nurture pollinators and harvest honey responsibly. Richard Rickitt, an award-winning beekeeper and co-editor of BeeCraft, offers practical advice on setting up hives, managing colonies and caring for bees through the seasons—all with a focus on ecological balance. This guide covers: Choosing hive types, tools, and locations Seasonal hive maintenance and swarm control Sustainable practices that benefit honey bees, wild bees like bumblebees and solitary bees, and overall garden health Selecting plants that provide year-round nectar and pollen—from window boxes to orchards Richly detailed with over 400 color photos, this book brings together beekeeping and gardening into one seamless, engaging hobby. Whether you're a beekeeper curious about gardening or a gardener ready to keep bees, this guide helps you create a vibrant, buzzing ecosystem at home.