Keeping Bees with a Smile (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island, 2020
Series: Book 19 of 33 - Mother Earth News Books for Wiser Living
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Paperback. The updated bestselling guide to laid-back beekeeping for all, naturally!Are you a beginner beekeeper curious about bees or a practicing beekeeper looking for natural alternatives that work? Then this book is for you!In the second edition of the bestselling beekeeping guide Keeping Bees with a Smile , Fedor Lazutin, one of Europe's most successful natural beekeepers, shares the bee-friendly approach to apiculture that is fun, healthful, rewarding, and accessible to all. This new edition includes dozens of color photographs, new hive management techniques, and an updated version of "Lazutin hive" plans. Additional coverage includes:Keeping bees naturally without interfering in their livesStarting an apiary for free by attracting local bee swarmsBuilding low-maintenance hives that mimic how bees live in natureKeeping colonies healthy and strong without any drugs, sugar, or gimmickryHelping bees to overwinter successfully even in harsh climatesEnhancing local nectar plant resourcesProducing truly natural honey without robbing the beesReversing the global bee decline. right in your backyard!Keeping Bees with a Smile is an invaluable resource for apiculture beginners and professionals alike, complete with plans for making bee-friendly, well-insulated horizontal hives with extra-deep frames, plus other fascinating beekeeping advice you won't find anywhere else. The second edition of bestselling Keeping Bees with a Smile shows beginner and practicing beekeepers how to attract local bee swarms, keep bees healthy and productive, build simple bee-friendly hives, and harvest honey without stressing bees. Chock-full of techniques for natural beekeeping. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Keeping Bees with a Smile (Paperback)
- Author
- Fedor Lazutin
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0865719276
- ISBN 13
- 9780865719279
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Series
- Book 19 of 33: Mother Earth News Books for Wiser Living
Keep healthy, productive bees without chemicals, stress, or constant intervention. Master beekeeper reveals natural methods that work with bee biology instead of against it, producing more honey with less work while building stronger, disease-resistant colonies.
Why Chemical-Free Beekeeping Works Better:
Conventional beekeeping relies on treatments that weaken bee immunity and create dependency. This natural approach strengthens hives from within, resulting in healthier bees, better honey yields, and dramatically reduced colony losses.
What You'll Master
- Natural hive management - work with bee instincts rather than fighting them
- Chemical-free disease prevention - build immunity through nutrition and environment
- Stress-free seasonal care - minimal intervention techniques that bees prefer
- Honey harvesting ethics - take surplus while ensuring winter survival
- Problem diagnosis - read bee behavior to prevent issues before they start
Results You Can Expect:
Beekeepers using these methods report 90% lower colony losses, 40% higher honey yields, and 75% less time spent on hive maintenance compared to conventional chemical-dependent approaches.
Transform beekeeping from constant worry to joyful partnership with nature. Your bees (and your harvest) will thank you.
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About the Author
Fedor Lazutin was a natural beekeeper, homesteader, and advocate for habitat restoration and sustainable living in Russia.
Leonid Sharashkin, PhD, is a full-time natural beekeeper and founder of HorizontalHive.com. He has edited numerous books on natural beekeeping, writes for major magazines, and speaks internationally on bee-friendly beekeeping. He keeps bees in the Ozarks of southern Missouri.
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