Backyard Beekeeping: The Five-Minute Queen Rearing Method For Small-Scale and Recreational Beekeepers - Softcover

Gillard, Grant F. C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1539673278 ISBN 13: 9781539673279

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

I am frequently asked, “Grant, if there was one thing I could do, as a new beekeeper, what would you recommend? What one thing can I start doing that would make my beekeeping a little easier, make my hives a little more productive, and make my hobby a little more enjoyable?” My response is universal, “Raise your own locally-adapted queens from the hives that excel in your area and survive under your management.” To their stunned silence and escalating apprehension, I offer, “It’s not as challenging as you might think. I follow a simple, uncomplicated method of queen rearing that empowers the most timid beekeeper. With little or no experience, without purchasing a bucket of expensive, specialized equipment, even if you don’t have a mentor, you can raise your own queens. You can take a large measure of control with respect to the sustainability of your hobby.” Raising your own queens is a small investment of time and energy that pays huge dividends. With the simple plan I offer in this manuscript, you have all the tools and education needed to raise your own queens. All you need to bring to this process is a willing spirit, and about five minutes of your time.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1539673278
• ISBN 13: 9781539673279
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156