For centuries humans have relied on bees' miraculous, life-sustaining work to pollinate crops, produce honey and wax and sustain our natural food chain. Although beekeeping may seem like a daunting, even dangerous task, it doesn't have to be. Regardless of whether you want to start a business or are simply looking for a new hobby, Dominique DeVito sets forth everything you need to know about bees and beekeeping in this complete, authoritative how-to guide that includes delicious and healthy honey recipes to make with the bounty from your own garden hive.
Dominique DeVito has worked in book publishing for over 10 years at such houses as Howell, Macmillan, IDG Books, and TFH Publications. Raised on a farm, Dominique has a keen interest in all things country and is currently co-owner, with her husband, of the Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY.