by Christy Hemenway (Author)
Beekeeping outside the box – getting beyond the basics with top bar hives
Bee populations are plummeting worldwide. Colony Collapse Disorder
poses a serious threat to many plants which rely on bees for
pollination, including a significant proportion of our food crops. Top
bar hives are based on the concept of understanding and working with
bees' natural systems, enabling top bar beekeepers to produce honey and
natural wax while helping bees thrive now and in the years ahead.
Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping picks up where The Thinking Beekeeper
left off, providing a wealth of information for backyard beekeepers
ready to take the next step with this economical, bee-friendly approach.
Author Christy Hemenway shares:
- Guidance and techniques for the second season and beyond
- An in-depth analysis of the dangers climate change and conventional agriculture present to pollinators
- An inspiring vision of restoring bee populations through organic farming and natural, chemical-free beekeeping.
While continuing to emphasize the intimate connection between our food system, bees, and the wellbeing of the planet, Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping
breaks new ground in the quest to shift the dominant agricultural
paradigm away from chemical-laden, industrial beekeeping monoculture and
towards healthy, diverse local farming. See what all the buzz is about
with this must-read guide for the new breed of thinking beekeeper.
Christy Hemenway
is the owner and founder of Gold Star Honeybees, a complete resource
for all things related to beekeeping in top bar hives. A passionate
bee-vangelist and advocate for natural, chemical-free beekeeping,
Christy is the author of The Thinking Beekeeper: A Guide to Natural Beekeeping in Top Bar Hives .