Introduction
Getting Started “Don’t be afraid to ask”
The Hive “Part by part”
Constructing a National Hive “it’s not difficult”
Making up Frames of Foundation “it gets easier the more you make up”
Equipment “Buy it as you need it”
Bees “It’s a hard life being a honey bee”
Where to place your Hive “Don’t upset the neighbours”
Getting and transferring your Bees “Where to get them”
Opening the Hive “Your first inspection”
Feeding Bees “If you take their honey you have to return something”
Subsequent Inspections “Adding Supers”
Wintering your Bees “Give them a little help”
Collecting Swarms “A free colony”
Your Second Year “ The Spring Clean”
Swarm Prevention “In your second season Splitting a hive”
Extracting Honey “ The sticky but sumptuous bit”
Honey “Jars, Chunch or Comb”
A Beekeeper’s Year “Things to remember to do”
Glossary
Pollen Colour Guide
The End “ If you’ve got to this stage – congratualtions: you’re a beekeeper!”
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