Download or read book The Contented Bee written by Organic Gardener Magazine and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the buzz on keeping backyard bees - an informative and inspirational handbook full of advice and stories from experts and enthusiasts by the team behind the bestselling Contented Chook. With bees worldwide in deadly peril, Australians are keen to lend a helping hand. Keeping a hive or three has become a popular lifestyle trend - and it's more achievable than you might think. Whether you're in the inner city, suburbs or on acreage, keeping bees can be easy, low-fuss and fun for the whole family to get involved in - imagine bottling your very own honey! This lively guide features inspirational experiences and gorgeous photos from scores of enthusiasts across Australia who have sweetened their lives by keeping bees. Practical chapters by a range of experts give the low-down on getting started, caring for your bees, harvesting your honey and wax (with recipes), troubleshooting, what to plant to help out your little workers, and great information on the popular option of keeping native stingless bees. The Contented Bee will inspire you to help out the bees - and enrich your own life, too!