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This new edition includes dozens of color photographs, new hive management techniques, and an updated version of \"Lazutin hive\" plans. Additional coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping bees naturally without interfering in their lives \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarting an apiary for free by attracting local bee swarms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding low-maintenance hives that mimic how bees live in nature \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping colonies healthy and strong without any drugs or sugar \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelping bees to overwinter successfully even in harsh climates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhancing local nectar plant resources \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProducing truly natural honey without robbing the bees \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReversing the global bee decline...right in your backyard! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeeping Bees with a Smile \u003c\/em\u003eis an invaluable resource for apiculture beginners and professionals alike, complete with plans for making bee-friendly, well-insulated horizontal hives with extra- deep frames, plus other fascinating beekeeping advice you won't find anywhere else. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blueprint for creating a harmonious relationship between bees and their human partners. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Bonnie Morse, Director, Bee Audacious \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFedor Lazutin \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a natural beekeeper, homesteader, and advocate for habitat restoration and sustainable living in Russia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo Sharashkin, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a full-time natural beekeeper and founder of HorizontalHive.com. 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