Beekeeping equipment is expensive, but it’s easy to make your own! In Build Your Own Beekeeping Equipment (Storey Publishing, 2013) Tony Pisano’s step-by-step illustrated instructions show you how to ...

Check out these easy-to-follow horizontal hive plans to get your started in the world of beekeeping. We’ll show you step-by-step how to build a beehive from scratch. The Layens hive is the original ...

The directions below detail construction of the hive’s base and inner and outer covers, plus five supers for collecting honey. Come springtime, you’ll begin with two honey supers (each outfitted with ...

If you can garden, you can be a beekeeper. Here are the first steps: the questions to ask, the equipment you'll need and how to choose the right bees. If you can garden, you can be a beekeeper. It ...

Assemble your own beehive using materials from a Langstroth-style starter kit—and watch them do their busy work. Reviewed by David McKinney Create a thriving home for bees right in your backyard with ...

Beekeeping is fast becoming a favorite hobby of gardeners. A healthy colony of bees will pollinate your yard and garden, keeping your plants and flowers thriving. A bonus is the delicious honey you'll ...