Bee-Keeping For All


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Originally published by a master bee-keeper in 1923, this 3rd edition of ‘Bee-Keeping For All’ was completely revised (in 1929) and brought up to date to reflect at that time the advance in knowledge and practical improvements in all aspects of bee-keeping work that would have usefully concerned the average small hive-owner or those with whom honey and wax production formed only one activity among many areas of their business.
As a lifelong bee-keeper Tickner Edwardes shares his extensive practical understanding and in-depth knowledge of apiculture with details of how to set up and manage and develop a successful apiary and how to avoid the many potential problems that could be encountered.
Also, you will find it well worth checking out the ebook of ‘Bee-Keeping For All’ to view the numerous detailed plans and graphics that accompany and compliment the text of this book.
A similar book (‘Bee-Keeping Do’s and Dont’s’) by Tickner Edwardes that compliments this publication is also available in ebook and audiobook formats.
- Summary by Steve C (6 hr 51 min)

Chapters

Front Matter 7:38 Read by Steve C
Early Considerations In Bee-Craft 24:43 Read by Steve C
Practical Hive-Making 25:02 Read by Steve C
Laying Out The Bee-Garden 29:34 Read by Steve C
The Bee-Keeper's Outfit - Part 1 27:01 Read by Steve C
The Bee-Keeper's Outfit - Part 2 21:21 Read by Steve C
The Best Bees To Keep 23:04 Read by Steve C
The Year's Work Among The Hives 20:14 Read by Steve C
Winter Management 21:40 Read by Steve C
Management In Spring 23:45 Read by Steve C
Preparing For The Honey Harvest 26:22 Read by Steve C
The Life Of A Brood-Comb 24:09 Read by Steve C
Working For Run-Honey 28:24 Read by Steve C
Working For Heather-Honey 22:17 Read by Steve C
Feeding The Bees In Autumn 22:13 Read by Steve C
On Storing Honey 29:51 Read by Steve C
Pests of Bee-Life 34:21 Read by Steve C