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Suitable both for those just considering the prospect, and those who are already fascinated beekeepers, this guide to setting up, maintaining and maximising bees in the back garden is an indispensable and readable bible of information and practical advice.
It covers everything from bee behaviour to what to do with the honey, and balances all the background context on bee biology with the day to day and seasonal practicalities of running hives in any location, in the country or the city, and for colonies of all sizes.
Supporting resources include a 'bee calendar', troubleshooting section, illustrations, photos, glossary and details of courses and organizations, in an essential guide for anyone who is fascinated by the ancient ways of the apiarist.
About the Author: Adrian Waring, NDB, has been a beekeeper since September 1961 and keeps around 40 colonies. He was until recently General Secretary of the British Beekeepers' Association, and is County Bee Instructor for Northamptonshire. He lectures widely on the subject of bees to audiences of all ages. Claire waring has been a beekeeper for 25 years and is Ediitor of Bee Craft magazine. She was also former General Secretary of the British Beekeepers' Association.
Title: Teach Yourself Beekeeping (Teach Yourself - ...
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 14995576
Signed: 6/10/2026 9:38:03 AM
Edition: 1781084283.