Literature
There are plenty sources for successful TBH beekeeping on the internet. In particular, the most prominent TBH beekeepers are US based in my impression. Nevertheless Europe also offers an active community. I can recommend the following websites for a start:
- Dr. Wyatt Mangum (www.tbhsbywam.com)
- Dr. David Heaf (www.bee-friendly.co.uk)
- Les Crowder (www.fortheloveofbees.com)
- Phil Chandler (www.biobees.com)
- Michael Bush (www.bushfarms.com)
- Guido Froehlich (www.top-bar-hive.de/)
- Sam Comfort (anarchyapiaries.org)
Several of those proponents also offer various books on the topic. My book recommendations are:
- “Top-Bar Hive Beekeeping: Wisdom & Pleasure Combined” by Dr. Wyatt Mangum
- “Top-bar Beekeeping: Organic Practices for Honeybee Health” by Les Crowder/Heather Harrel
- “The Barefoot Beekeeper” by Phil Chandler
- “The Bee-friendly Beekeeper” by Dr. David Heaf
- “The Practical Beekeeper - Beekeeping Naturally” by Michael Bush
- “Honeybee Democracy” by Dr. Thomas D. Seeley
It is also a good idea to join several beekeper forums, my recommendations are: