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Video demonstrations and instructions to help you learn the tricks and techniques you will need to get started with keeping bees in your own backyard. The DVD video includes 6 topics that take you from set-up to harvesting and processing your honey. Run time of this video is 15 minutes.
If you have explored beekeeping as a hobby or have been interested in having a bigger yield in your orchard or garden, you know that it can be difficult to find answers to your most basic questions. There is a lot to consider:
- Is this something you want to do?
- What is involved?
- How much time and effort does it take?
- How does the hive work?
- Does beekeeping take a lot of know-how and skill?
Get answers to your questions by watching and listening as the basics of beekeeping are demonstrated
BackYardHive.com's video "Getting Started with Backyard Beekeeping -- Learn about a Beekeeping Alternative" gives you experience-tested techniques and instructions to successfully start and manage your very own beehive.
Whether it's pollinating your garden or your very own harvested honey that intrigues you ,this DVD shows you the first step of the fascinating world of backyard beekeeping
Looking for a simple and proven method to follow?
The method outlined in this instructional video is specifically designed for the backyard beekeeper and it is much easier, less expensive, and gentler on the bees than traditional beekeeping. You don't need a lot of land, or expensive equipment to keep bees using this method. You can even do it in an urban setting.
You'll learn how to start and manage a thriving hive for:
- Natural honey production
- Your own supply of beeswax, bee pollen, and healthy propolis
- A tangible way to improve the local environment
- A unique hobby that you can share with your friends (can you think of a better conversation starter?)
Improve the biodiversity of the honeybee species
The "Getting Started with Backyard Beekeeping" video gives you all the basics, including setup, starting a hive, care and maintenance, harvesting, and processing.
Plus, you'll get valuable tips and tricks that will keep you from learning the hard way. Why mess around with trial and error when you can get a head start with this video?
In this video, you will watch close-up footage of bees hard at work.
We'll show you hands-on demonstrations of common beekeeping tasks.
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You'll get an 'insider's view' showing the little things that can make a big difference.
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You will see how simple and easy it is to harvest your honey.
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Here's a complete table of contents for you:
Chapter 1: Introduction
- What is a top-bar hive?
- Top-bar hive history
- The top-bar hive and the ecology
- Beekeeping is safe and easy
- What about bee sting allergies?
- Help the local ecology
- Increase your garden yield
Chapter 2: Set-up and Bee Installation
- Description of hive design
- How combs are formed
- Pre-installation steps
- Best time of day to install a swarm or package of bees
- How to set-up a false back to help the bees get started
- Adding the queen (from a package of bees)
- Completing installation
- When to remove the feeder
Chapter 3: Checking Progress (after 2-3 weeks)
- Inspecting the hive
- How to keep from exciting the hive
- Detaching comb from the sides of the hive
- Ensuring comb alignment
- Checking for larvae in comb cells
Chapter 4: Seasonal Management
- Bee activity in the spring
- Sealing the hive with propolis
- When to remove false back
- How to get more information on beekeeping
- How often to check
- When to expect harvest
Chapter 5: Harvesting Honey
- How to know when it is time to harvest
- Understanding how combs are organized in a hive (special 3D animation footage)
- Best method of harvesting
- Setting up a smoker (optional)
- Keeping disturbance of the bees to a minimum
- How to identify comb that is ready to harvest
- Using a natural grass brush to sweep bees from comb
- Cutting comb from the top bar
Chapter 6: Processing Honey
- Cutting and crushing comb (which tools to use)
- Set-up of straining bucket
- Filtering honey
- Putting in jars and sharing with your friends!
100% satisfaction guaranteed
"Getting Started with Backyard Beekeeping -- A Complete Video Guide for the Hobby Beekeeper" is guaranteed to give you the information you need to begin this new adventure. If, for some reason, you are not completely satisfied with the video, simply return it any time within 60 days of your purchase for a rapid 100% refund of your entire purchase price.
So why wait? Get your copy today.
Make your risk-free purchase now...
$14.99
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PS. We have lots of friends and customers who wish they would have started their hobby earlier. There is no time like the present, and we've made it really easy to get started with this video.
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