The Beekeeper's Bible: Bees, Honey, Recipes & Other Home Uses

From ecologist Richard A. Jones and writer Sharon Sweeney-Lynch, The Beekeeper’s Bible is as much an ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping as it is a beautiful almanac to be read from cover to cover.“A glorious invitation into the depths of the honeybee hive.” —Chicago Tribune“Elegant, information-packed.” —Better Homes & Gardens’ Country Gardens“Jones and Sweeney-Lynch explain the science and society of bees in clear, accessible language. And the recipes are admirably useful: honey scones, honey soap, honey hangover cures.” —New York TimesPart history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from how to manage hives safely to harvesting one’s own honey, and ideas for how to use honey and beeswax. Detailed instructions for making candles, furniture polish, beauty products, and nearly 100 honey-themed recipes are included.Honeybees, which are critical in the pollination of popular US produ