Beekeeping Simplified with the Drayton Hive

<p>The Drayton Hive is a hybrid of several established hive designs combining some of their different strengths and avoiding some of the problems inherent in their use. </p><p><br></p><p>It does not involve heavy lifting or the use of mechanical extractors for honey production; all-round all-year insulation is built-in and it requires no extra space for winter storage. </p><p><br></p><p>In the hive's development a simple system of management evolved enabling bees to thrive as pollinators and honey-gatherers unstressed by disruptive inspections and other interventions. As a consequence they tend to be docile in their behaviour making the Drayton particularly suitable for amateurs to use as a garden hive.</p><p><br></p><p>This book presents a relaxed approach to beekeeping and hive management which is both productive and enjoyable. Plans are included for those interested in building their own Drayton Hive.</p>