Format: Hardcover  

ISBN: 978-1-60059-626-1

Pages: 136

Copyright Year: 2011

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Heard the buzz? Beekeeping is back! Neighborhoods across the country have embraced it as a source of sustainable food and environmental goodness. For those who want to join the “hive” of keepers, author Ashley English has the lowdown on the key issues, from space and time considerations to local ordinances to the basics of acquiring, housing, maintaining and caring for bees year-round. Plus, get 10 tested honey-centric recipes!

Fascinating to observe, bees serve a crucial role in the pollination of more than a third of the foods we enjoy, and produce honey, beeswax and more. English examines what you need to know before purchasing your first package of bees. She explores hive hierarch; hive housing, location and feeding requirements; obtaining and installing honeybees; and how to extract honey. You'll also find mouthwatering honey-based recipes, profiles of beekeepers, and hive health and wellness information.

About the author
Author Ashley English has earned degrees in both holistic nutrition and sociology. She is a member of Slow Food USA and works with nonprofit organizations committed to social and agricultural issues. English and her husband currently reside in Candler, N.C.