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Bees
B e e k e e pin g w it h in c it ie s is
becoming increasingly popular.
Driven by a demand for local and
ethical honey, raising bees can be
quite profitable.
However, their
yields are more than monetary and
include pollination, wax products,
medicine, and nutrition. Rescuing
hives from termination can be your
ticket to begin beekeeping in a
cost effective manner.
University of California, Division of Agriculture-Beekeeping
Basic information and tips about raising bees including removing honey bee
swarms and establishing hives.
http://ucanr.edu/sites/UrbanAg/Production/Animals_and_Bees/Beekeeping/
City Girl Farming-Keeping Bees: Mason Bees Verses Honeybees
http://www.citygirlfarming.com/Bees/BeeKeeping.html
How to Start an Urban Beehive
Tips on how to get a bee hive established in the city.
http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-livestock/bee-keeping/startbeehive.aspx
Beekeeping in San Diego
This PDF is an overview of helpful information about beekeeping in the San
Diego area.
http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/pdf/news/beekeeping.pdf
Landscape Beekeeping in Santa Monica
A website about incorporating bees into the single home residencies in Santa
Monica from the Office of Sustainability and the Environment.
http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OSE/Categories/Landscape/
Beekeeping.aspx