For the Bees
eBook - ePub

For the Bees

A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

For the Bees

A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping

About this book

A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond.

The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin's beloved Two Hives Honey, begins with a primer on honey bee biology and nutrition as well as beehive architecture. (Did you ever wonder why honey combs are composed of tiny hexagons?) A little scientific knowledge goes a long way: a beekeeper who understands how these fascinating creatures work will be better equipped to recognize a particular colony's needs, make sound decisions when the unexpected happens, and adapt their care regimen to changing conditions. Moving beyond the basics, Chapman shows potential beekeepers how to spot pests and diseases; manage swarms (those bees aren't angry; they're just looking for a good home); and, of course, harvest delicious homegrown honey.

Imbued with the joy of the beekeeping journey, For the Bees provides practical visual explanations through appealing illustrations, that, alongside Chapman's own stories from the bee yard, share the charms of these essential insects.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1. Honey Bee Biology
  9. Chapter 2. A Honey Bee’s Home
  10. Chapter 3. Honey Bee Nutrition
  11. Chapter 4. Getting Started Beekeeping
  12. Chapter 5. Performing a Hive Inspection
  13. Chapter 6. Understanding the Queen Bee
  14. Chapter 7. Feeding Honey Bees
  15. Chapter 8. All Things Swarming: Colony Reproduction
  16. Chapter 9. Growing an Apiary: Making Increases
  17. Chapter 10. Parasites, Pathogens, and Pests
  18. Chapter 11. Harvesting from the Hive
  19. Chapter 12. Beekeeping through the Seasons
  20. Chapter 13. Ensuring Beekeeping Success: Common Mistakes and Best Practices
  21. Acknowledgments
  22. Glossary
  23. Notes
  24. Suggested Resources
  25. Index