Crafts and Hobbies : Bees and Honey

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The nation is buzzing. Beekeeping has taken off. The bee is a little wonder of nature, it can be kept anywhere, whether you are an urban or rural dweller. From earliest times, man has used honey to nourish, heal and protect. This practical guide is intended for both the beginner and experienced beekeeper for honey lovers, hay-fever sufferers and gardeners alike. It covers everything from setting up a hive and obtaining your bees to a month-by-month activity year planner as well as dealing with problems and disease. This Quik eBook tells you all you need to know about becoming a beekeeper.


Contents:

Understanding bees

How bees communicate

How bees make honey

Becoming a beekeeper

Setting up a hive

Obtaining bees

Month-by-month year planner

Problems and diseases

Collecting honey

Honey recipes