• All the knowledge about natural beekeeping
• Hardcover, 144 pages

Blurb

Beekeeping knowledge explained clearly!

Ingolf Hofmann has dedicated himself to beekeeping for more than 40 years and has already taught countless budding beekeepers the most important basics of keeping their own bee colonies in his courses. He knows all too well the questions that arise at the beginning and knows what tips and tricks are necessary to successfully beekeep and harvest honey from your own bees: What is the best place for my hives? How much time do I need? Where can I get a bee colony? What is the right care? Which flowers are the preferred food? And how exactly do I extract the precious honey? With this practical guide from a professional beekeeper, getting started with beekeeping is easy. The well-being of the animals, the protection of the environment and the careful use of natural resources always come first. In addition to the basics of beekeeping, Ingolf Hofmann also reveals his tried and tested instructions for making your own beekeeping equipment. With just a few simple steps, you can make your own frames, hives etc. in a cost-saving and sustainable way!

• the wealth of experience from 40 years of beekeeping passion
• Extensive beekeeping knowledge explained simply and clearly for beginners
• from equipping the beehive to honey extraction
• with lots of background information about the life of bees
• DIY: step-by-step instructions for self-built frames and hives
• A clear annual plan shows what needs to be done month by month
• Portraits of the bees' most important food plants
• beautifully illustrated with over 200 photos and drawings