
Song of Increase
Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World
Sounds True · Print & ebook · September 1, 2016
The most joyful emanation produced by a colony of bees is known as the “song of increase”—declaring that the hive is flourishing and the bees are happy in its abundance.
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- Who it’s for
- Honeybee life becomes a way to rethink the relationship between careful observation, stewardship, and abundance.
- Themes
- Bee-centered beekeeping, Honeybee colony life, Human connection with nature
- Genres
- Beekeeping, Insects & Spiders, Insect Biology
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The most joyful emanation produced by a colony of bees is known as the “song of increase”—declaring that the hive is flourishing and the bees are happy in its abundance. Song of Increase takes us inside the world of the honeybee to glean the wisdom of these fascinating creatures with whom humanity has shared a sacred bond for millennia. Within these pages is a bee-centric approach to living with honeybees, rather than advice for simply maximizing the products they provide.
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Jacqueline Freeman takes us beyond traditional beekeeping and offers a way to work in harmony with honeybees for both their good and ours. “Our way is one of kind observation,” she explains, “where we create supportive homes and fields for bees to live in, as well as tend the heartfelt relationships we form by being together.” Song of Increase focuses on hidden aspects of apiculture that lead us naturally to more sustainable practices. Freeman illuminates the unity consciousness that guides every action in the colony and how this profound awareness can influence the way we see both the natural world and ourselves. Each chapter presents a wealth of information about the life of bees, including Freeman’s personal insights and direct teachings received from the bees themselves. Contents Include: I. The Song of Unity: How Bees See Themselves, Their Colony, and the World II. The Song of Belonging: The Sacred Work of the Queen, Drones, Maidens, and Pips III. The Song of Communion: How Bees Create a Perfect Home IV. The Song of the World: The Communion of Bees and Flowers V. The Song of Increase: The Blessings of the Swarm and the Ascension of a New Queen VI. The Song of Abundance: The Generosity of Bees VII. The Song of Sharing: How We Can Help Our Bee Friends
A Bee-Centered View
Honeybee life becomes a way to rethink the relationship between careful observation, stewardship, and abundance.
Come here for
- A bee-centric alternative to maximizing what hives provide
- Reflections on colony life and its wider meaning
Expect
- Kind observation and supportive homes for honeybees
- Practical beekeeping ideas alongside Freeman’s personal insights
Where it sits
| Beekeeping | 65% |
|---|---|
| Insects & Spiders | 56% |
| Insect Biology | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Conservation
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Beekeeping
- Authors
- Jacqueline Freeman
- Publisher
- Sounds True
- Published
- September 1, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Bee-centered beekeeping · Honeybee colony life · Human connection with nature
- Reading lane
- Conservation