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Beekeeping is an ancient practice that involves the care and management of bees for the purpose of harvesting honey and other bee products. It is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that allows us to connect with nature while also contributing to the health of our ecosystems. In order to truly understand the fascinating world of beekeeping we must delve into its rich history. The practice of beekeeping has been an integral part of human civilization...
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This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, with information on seasonal management, diseases, enemies, swarming, honey production, and many other aspects of bee-keeping. Full of interesting, practical information and profusely illustrated, this guide will be of considerable value to the discerning bee-keeper. It is not to be missed by collectors of antiquarian literature of this ilk. The chapters of this volume include:...
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This volume contains a collection of articles on beekeeping, including information on selection, rearing, eggs, and many other aspects of bee breeding. Written in clear, concise language and complete with a wealth of interesting and practicable information, this collection will greatly appeal to the discerning beekeeper. It makes for a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles contained herein include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping',...
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Bees play an essential role in the pollination of crops, but they face an increasing number of threats. This book provides information about 32 bee species including their size, habitat, location, nesting and eating habits, plus other interesting facts. A photograph of each species allows easy identification of these beautiful and important insects. Jack Byard is a former mechanic, jewelry craftsman and school technician. He is retired and now lives...
6) First Lessons in Bee Culture or, Bee-Keeper's Guide - Being a Complete Index and Reference Book o
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This book contains a comprehensive introductory guide to beekeeping, being a complete index and reference book on all practical subjects connected with bee culture -in both common and movable-comb hives. Written in clear, concise language and full of information that will prove invaluable to the novice beekeeper, this text is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the subject. It would make for a great addition to any collection of bee-keeping...
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Many people would like to make their own honey but think it's a very complicated, involved process. The truth is that beekeeping is a very simple undertaking and nearly anyone can learn to do it. It's a fascinating hobby that you can enjoy for years, spending very little of your own money but reaping enormous benefits. Things to think about--what will you do with the honey? Is it a hobby or a business? Do you garden a lot? Don't use pesticides if...
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This book contains a collection of articles on the monthly and seasonal work to be done by the beekeeper, with information on the general management of bees, the fundamentals of bee-keeping, the natural history of the bee... and much more. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much use to the modern reader as it was to those contemporary with the original publication of this book. The articles of this...
9) American Honey Plants - Together with Those Which are of Special Value to the Beekeeper as Source
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This volume contains a comprehensive guide to the honey plants of America, together with information on those which are of special value to the beekeeper as sources of pollen. Complete with detailed descriptions and helpful illustrations for each plant mentioned, this text will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the subject. It makes for a great addition to bee-keeping and honey-related literature. The chapters of this book include:...
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This expanded version of the Future Farmers of America (FFA)–licensed Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping is the complete DIY guide for budding beekeepers. Raising bees is becoming increasingly popular in backyards and on farms large and small-and it's easy to see why. These resourceful insects produce organic honey and beeswax, all while constantly providing natural aid to the health of your yard and garden. And even better, bees are easy to keep, especially...
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This book contains a collection of articles on bee-keeping, with information on the interaction between bees and plants, general hive management, natural history of the honey bee, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and profusely illustrated, these articles will be of much practical value to existing or prospective bee-keepers. The compendium makes for a worthy addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature.
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This antique book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to the various ailments common to bees, with information on their causes, treatment, and prevention. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting and practicable information, this text will prove invaluable for the bee-keeper. It comes complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.
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This antique comprises a detailed treatise on the uses of Apis Mellifica or, the poison of the honeybee, in the treatment of human illnesses and ailments. This essay contains everything that an experience of fort years in the conscientious and philanthropic exercise of the author's profession has sanctioned and confirmed as truth. Containing information that is still relevant to today's readers, this fascinating text will be of considerable appeal...
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This volume contains a collection of articles on the profits and marketing of beekeeping products, with information on beekeeping, natural history, marketing, and more. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting and practical information on keeping bees, this is a book that will be of considerable interest to the modem enthusiast, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles contained herein...
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This antique book is intended for the use of those who wish to keep bees, but who lack the requisite information. This text attempts to furnish the reader with the elementary knowledge needed for such an endeavour, and does so in plain and clear language, making this a great volume for prospective bee-keepers, as well as constituting a valuable tool for existing bee-keepers. The sections of this book include: 'Proper Situation for an Apiary', 'Obtaining...
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El hidromiel o vino de miel, obtenido mediante procesos controlados de fermentación alcohólica de miel de abejas, es una bebida que ha ganado reconocimiento e importancia en el ámbito de la apicultura en Colombia, imponiéndose como una alternativa para generar crecimiento económico y competitividad en el sector. En este libro, producto de la investigación realizada en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, se presenta un compendio tecnológico...
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Set in South Carolina in 1964, [this book] tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina--a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters...
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Lowcountry tales (Dorothea Benton Frank) volume 12
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"Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank's Carolina Lowcountry in this evocative tale that returns at long last to her beloved Sullivan's Island. Beekeeper Holly McNee Kensen quietly lives in a world of her own on Sullivan's Island, tending her hives and working at the local island library. Holly calls her mother The Queen Bee because she's a demanding hulk of a woman. Her mother, a devoted...
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Modern beekeeping, influenced by new technologies and breeding methods, has increased honey production but left bee colonies weak and vulnerable to disease. With the alarming decline of the bee population raising concerns about an impending ecological crisis, many beekeepers are seeking a more sustainable way of caring for bees.
Biodynamic Beekeeping is the first book to offer practical instruction on caring for bees using biodynamic theories and...
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