The Bee Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Bees (New Ed) - Hardcover

Claire Waring; Adrain Waring; Bill Turnbull (Foreward)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857338099 ISBN 13: 9780857338099

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

The Bee Manual offers a clear and concise introduction into the fascinating world of the honey bee and the addictive craft of beekeeping. For various reasons, the number of bee colonies has been declining and there is great interest in trying to aid their recovery. Anyone wanting to keep bees first needs to learn about the individuals, how colonies operate and how the beekeeper can work with these insects to help them thrive, carry out their pollination activities and produce a satisfying honey crop. Full of colour photos and clear step-by-step text, this book offers practical advice for anyone planning to take up this absorbing hobby.

About this title

About the Author:

Claire Waring has kept bees for over 25 years, starting with one colony that quickly multiplied to four during the first season. She is actively involved in local beekeeping and has travelled to a large number of countries to see and learn about beekeeping.

About this edition

• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0857338099
• ISBN 13: 9780857338099
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176