Homegrown Honey Bees

Start your beekeeping journey with confidence. Homegrown Honey Bees is a friendly, practical guide designed to walk beginners through their entire first year—from choosing equipment and inspecting hives to managing colonies through the seasons. With clear instruction and real-world insight, Alethea Morrison makes beekeeping approachable, rewarding, and fun.

Beautiful close-up photography by Mars Vilaubi brings the hive to life, showcasing honey bee anatomy, colony behavior, and the fascinating inner workings of a thriving hive. Whether you’re keeping bees in the countryside or the city, this book offers the know-how to build healthy colonies and enjoy your own “liquid gold.”

Key Features

• Beginner-Friendly Guide: Step-by-step instruction for the entire first year of beekeeping.

• Seasonal Colony Care: Learn how to manage hives in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

• Urban & Rural Beekeeping Tips: Practical advice for city and backyard apiaries.

• Stunning Photography: Close-up hive images that illustrate bee anatomy and behavior.

• Personal Insight & Guidance: Real experiences to help new beekeepers avoid common mistakes.

Perfect for aspiring beekeepers, gardeners, and nature lovers, Homegrown Honey Bees provides the essential foundation for a successful and enjoyable first year in the apiary.