Raise your superior queens, and you'll never need to buy bees again! This illustrated guide makes self-sufficient beekeeping accessible to all. Cover to cover with detailed, easy-to-understand practical advice and simple, time-tested techniques.

All hive models:

• Vertical and horizontal 
• Successful breeding, mating, and queen introduction 
• Natural, chemical-free options 
• Make bee packages for yourself and sale 
• Produce royal jelly 
• Over 150 full-color photographs, drawings, and diagrams
• Learn from a professional queen breeder with more than 30 decades of experience