About the bees

As a gardener I’ve always appreciated bees for the critical role they play as pollinators. Researching honeybees for this book opened my eyes to their fascinating world—their matriarchal society (sorry fellas!), the single-minded way they toil for the greater good. The organizational skill that any business would envy. And of course I’m a sucker for honey.

Resources I found invaluable:

Beekeeping 101: An Intro to Beekeeping Class (via Udemy)

Fairfield County CT’s Backyard Beekeepers Association

Books
Beekeeping for Beginners by Amber Bradshaw

The New Complete Guide to Beekeeping by Roger Morse

The Beekeeper’s Lament by Hannah Nordhaus

Organic Practices for Honeybee Health by Les Crowder

Honeybee by C. Marina Marchese

Show Me the Honey by Dave Doroghy

Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston

The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum

The Honey Bees by Meredith May

Bee People by Frank Mortimer