Beekeeping

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By Joachim Petterson. The honeybee is one of our greatest natural resources; bees work hard to pollinate our gardens and do an important job that we couldn’t do without. But bees are finding it increasingly difficult in the world that they share with us. States are reporting a hive of activity in the ‘backyards’ of rural and urban beekeepers. In fact, many states are beginning to alter preexisting ordinances in order to encourage more individuals to start beekeeping.

192 pages, illustrated throughout

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• Becoming a Beekeeper
• Setting Up Your Hive
• Getting the Right Gear
• Planting a Bee-Friendly Garden
• Trouble-Shoot Your Hive
• Harvest the Honey
• Plan for the Winter

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