Honeybee Tales shares the ups and downs of a beginning beekeeper's venture into natural beekeeping. It was originally published as a chapter in a collective paperback work entitled Critter Tales. But, as is the way with caring for critters, the tales are ongoing. Honeybee Tales is no exception. This new edition has been updated, expanded, and revised to include those new tales, as well as more information about honeybees and natural beekeeping.
Chapters Making the Commitment
Choosing a Hive
Assembling and Preparing the Warré Hive
Change in Bees
Essential Oils for Honeybees
Plants for Honeybees
Bee Day
First Hive Check
Second Hive Check
Varroa Mite Counting
Enlarging the Hive
Getting Ready for Winter
Preparing for Expansion
The Death of Honeysuckle
New Bees For My New Hives
Queen Check
Bait Hive
ReQueening (Or Trying To)
Skunks!
Not a Good Bee Mom
Bees in Our Future?
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