Pleasurable Bee-Keeping
“Pleasurable Bee-Keeping” by Charles Nettleship is a straightforward guide to the enjoyable hobby of beekeeping, published by Read Books on September 21, 2016. This 192-page edition is presented in English and offers a comprehensive overview of various aspects of beekeeping, including equipment, preparation, and the management of diseases and common threats to bees.
Readers will find detailed chapters covering topics such as the relationship between bees and flowers, the reasons for keeping bees, and essential practices for honey production. The book also addresses practical elements like hive management, queen raising, and the challenges posed by diseases and enemies of bees. This accessible guide is designed for those with a practical interest in sustainable living and agriculture, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced beekeepers.
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“Pleasurable Bee-Keeping” is a simple and accessible guide to keeping bees for pleasure. It contains chapters on all aspects of the hobby from equipment and preparation to diseases and common enemies. This volume is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in the subject. Contents include: “Bees and Flowers”, “Why keep Bees?”, “The Contents of the Hive”, “Natural Increase”, “Races of Bees”, Subduing and Handling of Bees”, “Hives”, “Aids to Success”, “Commencing Bee-keeping”, “Honey Production”, “Bee-escapes and Super-Clearing”, “Queen Raising and Introducing”, “Diseases”, “Enemies of Bees”, etc. Many Vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.
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