The Secrets Of Bees by Michael Weiler, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Journey inside the life of a beehive to discover how many bee hours it takes to make one jar of honey and what the honeybees' dance really means. Bees make honey; we all know that. But what happens between the bee buzzing around our backyard, and the sticky knife in the jar, is a mystery to most of us. How many bee-hours does it take to make just one jar of honey? What do the honeybees' waggling dances really mean? Why do bees swarm? What is a 'house bee'?From exploring their life cycle and development, to revealing their societies and behavior, expert biodynamic beekeeper Michael Weiler answers these questions and many more. Combining poetic observations with scientific detail, The Secrets of Bees vividly and affectionately describes the mysteries of the honeybee uncovering the incredible world of these remarkable insects. | The Secrets Of Bees by Michael Weiler, Paperback | Indigo Chapters