The Backyard Beekeeper — 5th Edition

A practical beekeeping reference by Kim Flottum for people learning to keep bees or looking for a broader guide to hive management. The fifth edition covers the core work of setting up colonies, maintaining hives, managing common problems, and harvesting hive products.

Why it fits HHH: It belongs in Learn & Grow because beekeeping is a hands-on skill that combines observation, stewardship, and ongoing learning.

• Covers hive setup, location, colony care, swarm management, and top-bar hives
• Discusses honey, beeswax, and other hive products
• Includes bee-health topics such as Varroa mites and American foulbrood management
• Adds winter-insulation guidance and recordkeeping approaches
• 256 illustrated pages

HHH take: Beekeeping is not a one-weekend project. A solid reference earns its place when it helps someone understand the work before committing to the hive.