What to do & When to do it
by Jonathan Adam Hargus
Book 2 in The Hive Doctor's Guide Series
Unlock the Rhythm of the Hive — One Season at a Time
Whether you’re tending your very first colony or dreaming of your future apiary, The Hive Doctor's Guide to The Seasonal Roadmap to Keeping bees Anywhere is your practical, reassuring guide to keeping bees with clarity, purpose, and confidence. This is not just another how-to manual—it’s a seasonal roadmap that shows you exactly what to do and when to do it, no matter where you live.
With gentle humor, grounded wisdom, and a beekeeper’s eye for the small details that matter, this almanac walks you through an entire beekeeping year. From spring build-up to summer flow, from autumn preparation to winter survival, you’ll learn how to anticipate your bees’ needs, avoid common pitfalls, and make thoughtful decisions that lead to thriving, resilient colonies.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Clear monthly guidance tailored for beginners
Simple checklists that remove the guesswork
Seasonal insights that help you “think like a bee”
Practical tips for weather, climate, equipment, pests, and more
Encouragement for every challenge and celebration along the way
Whether your hives sit in a busy backyard, a quiet patch of country, or anywhere in between, this book helps you align your beekeeping with the natural rhythm of the seasons—so your bees thrive, and so do you.
Steady. Simple. Season by season. Your beekeeping journey starts here.
25+ years as a professional beekeeper, guiding hives and beekeepers alike
If you’ve ever stood over an open hive wondering whether you’re helping or quietly making things worse, I understand that feeling. I’ve seen it happen countless times—not because people don’t care, but because the signals aren’t obvious when you’re new. I spent 15 years apprenticing alongside commercial beekeepers, where every choice had real consequences and reading the bees’ signals correctly wasn’t optional. In 2017, I went out on my own—and along the way, I’ve helped hobbyists and intermediate beekeepers make sense of their first seasons without the trial-and-error I once faced. This bookstore is the shortcut I wish I had. Every recommendation comes from years of hands-on experience, so you can focus on what matters, skip the noise, and build healthy, thriving hives with confidence. Think of it as a guide to learning your bees—and enjoying the process—without getting lost.
The Four Behavior Shifts That Change Your Entire Season
by Jonathan Adam Hargus
The Butterfly Effect of Beekeeping reveals how a few small behavioral shifts can dramatically alter an entire beekeeping season. By focusing on four high-impact changes, this book helps beekeepers create better outcomes with less effort and stress.
Stop Managing Outcomes. Start Managing Signals.
by Jonathan Adam Hargus
Signal-Based Beekeeping reframes hive management around interpretation rather than control. By learning to read colony signals instead of forcing outcomes, beekeepers make clearer decisions, reduce intervention, and build more resilient hives.
Why Less Intervention, Applied Precisely, Produces Stronger Colonies
by Jonathan Adam Hargus
The Unmanaged Hive challenges the assumption that more intervention creates healthier colonies. By applying fewer actions with greater precision, beekeepers can reduce stress, strengthen natural systems, and support more resilient bees.
The Past, Present, and Future of Beekeeping
by Jonathan Adam Hargus
The Future‑Proof Beekeeper explores where beekeeping has come from, where it stands today, and what it must become to remain viable. This book equips beekeepers to adapt, think critically, and build resilient practices in a rapidly changing world.
The Varroa Mite Playbook cuts through confusion and fear surrounding varroa mites. This practical guide explains why mite control works, when to apply it, and how to choose the right strategy—without dogma, hype, or guesswork.
Colony Tracing: Progression Mapping Colony Direction
Learn to read your colonies like a map. This book shows how to track their signals, measure progression, and understand the direction they’re heading—so your decisions are guided by insight, not guesswork.
Book 1 in The Hive Doctor's Guide Series