"The Backyard Beekeeper", now revised and expanded, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to gardeners, crafters, and cooks everywhere. Now, with Quarry's revised and expanded edition, there is even more information on greening your beekeeping with sustainable practices, use of chemical pesticides, and understanding Colony Collapse Disorder. More than a guide to beekeeping, it is a handbook for harvesting the products of a beehive and a honey cookbook - all in one lively, beautifully illustrated reference. This complete honey bee resource contains general information on bees; a how-to guide to the art of bee keeping and how to set up, care for, and harvest honey from your own colonies; as well as tons of bee-related facts and projects. This guide also explores the different types of honey and their health benefits and gives ideas for using honey in recipes, in cosmetics, and for medicinal uses.