Backyard Bees
Author: Doug Purdie
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Format: Softback
ISBN: 9781743361719
Product Id: 6267
Dimensions (cm): 24.0 H x 17.0 W
Pages: 248
Fully revised and updated bestselling beginner's bee book, now with info on the Flow Hive and bee-friendly planting plus more on native bees.
Just about anyone can keep bees. All you need is a bit of space in your backyard (or on your rooftop) and a little love for the creatures that pollinate the veggie patches of your neighbourhood. And once introduced to the charms of beekeeping and the taste of warm honeycomb direct from the hive, you'll be hooked.
Backyard Bees is the ultimate guide to installing and maintaining a hive through the seasons. Including: extensive advice on choosing a hive and the equipment you need; case studies and anecdotes from beekeepers from all walks of life and 20 delicious recipes for all that honey, from Toasted Honey Granola to Bees Knees Cocktails.