An intuitive follow-up to Complete and Easy Guide to Beekeeping (Apple Press, 2005), Kim Flottum's new book goes beyond the scope of a cookbook to introduce to readers the literal cornucopia of honey varieties available. In The Honey Handbook, hive hints and honey-harvesting tutorials abound, all delivered with the sound, practical and common-sense perspective of a seasoned expert. Also, an illustrated guide to honey plants explores their regional bloom dates and honey flows in unprecedented detail.

A wide array of honey-handling equipment is illustrated, explained and reviewed. With this book at your side, you will be the sweetest, savviest beekeeper in the neighbourhood. About the author After receiving a degree in production horticulture from the University of Wisconsin, Kim Flottum began a career in honey bee pollination research with the USDA and a lifelong interest in the multifaceted hobby and business of beekeeping.

Kim has been editor of the 132-year-old magazine, Bee Culture, since 1986; and is the author of Complete and Easy Guide to Beekeeping.