HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, SOCIAL, AND CRITICAL TO OUR ENVIRONMENT, HONEYBEES ARE REMARKABLE CREATURES.For budding apiarists, this introductory guide invites you into the amazing world of honeybees. Discover the inner workings of the beehive, the properties of honey, the basics of beekeeping, and the joys that come from this meditative hobby, including athriving garden, environmental stewardship, and a supportive community (not to mention delicious honey!). A whole world awaits—and...

Step into the remarkable world of the honeybee in this illuminating and delightfully illustrated pocket guide.For budding apiarists, this introductory book offers fascinating information about honeybees and everything you need to know to begin your own beekeeping journey. For example, did you know that from birth, female bees are promoted through roles such as nurse, baker, and guardian of the hive? Or that male bees’ primary purpose is simply to mate with a queen,...