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What bees want, beekeeping as nature intended, Susan Knilans, Jacqueline Freeman ; foreword by Torben Schiffer

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What bees want, beekeeping as nature intended, Susan Knilans, Jacqueline Freeman ; foreword by Torben Schiffer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What bees want

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bibliographyhandbooks

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Susan Knilans, Jacqueline Freeman ; foreword by Torben Schiffer

Sub title

beekeeping as nature intended

Summary

"Bee populations are plummeting. The solution? Give them what they need to live naturally, and they'll handle the rest. Susan Knilans and Jacqueline Freeman are in love with bees. So in love that they observe their bees--their work, communication, seasonal activity, and more--for hours each day. And with observation came realization: when bees are allowed to live as they would in nature (with smaller hives, no chemicals, freedom to swarm, and little-to-no human interference), they will thrive. Accordingly, Knilans and Freeman have spent decades perfecting the revolutionary practice of preservation beekeeping, guided by the simple question, "What do the bees want?" A surprising page-turner, this instructional book tells the story of their successes and failures, demonstrating what was learned along the way. Sharing preservation beekeeping's key tenets, the authors provide concrete, simple ways to implement their approach, from finding the right hive location to honing observation skills. This preservation manifesto is a vital addition to any beekeeper's library, imparting all the joys of a beekeeper's life."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Foreword: The road to freedom -- Preface: Following the bees -- Part 1: The journey to preservation beekeeping. When the bees came -- The value of my mistakes -- Building confidence -- Sacred swarms -- Better with friends -- Steady growth -- Bee-longing -- Part 2: Preservation beekeeping: Healthy bees and a kinder world. Understanding the bee family -- Choosing hives that help bees thrive -- The right location for your bees -- Do not disturb -- Acquiring bees: Swarms and bait hives -- Bee language -- Water for bees -- Plant like crazy -- Offering food and gathering honey -- Treating bees with chemicals -- a no-no -- When a queen dies -- Epilogue: Returning to the bien

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Beekeeping as nature intended

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