Get Started in Beekeeping Book
A practical, illustrated guide to running hives of all s
Get Started in Beekeeping: A practical, illustrated guide to running hives of all sizes in any location (Teach Yourself - General)
Author: Waring, Adrian,Waring, ClairePublisher: Hodder & Stoughton General DivisionCategory: Apiculture (beekeeping), Wildlife: Butterflies, Other Insects & Spiders, Domestic Animals & PetsBook Format: PaperbackSuitable 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 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. Resources include a 'bee calendar', troubleshooting section, illustrations, a glossary and details of courses and organizations, in an essential guide for anyone who is fascinated by the ancient ways of the apiarist.
Table Of Contents
: introduction 01: naming the parts 02: the honey bee year 03: equipment 04: beginning your beekeeping 05: swarming and swarm control 06: flowers for bees 07: winter 08: pests and diseases 09: the beekeeping year 10: hive products : taking it further : glossary : indexAbout Adrian Waring
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 Editor of Bee Craft magazine. She is a former General Secretary of the British Beekeepers' Association, and the author or co-author of several books on beekeeping.(BK-9781473611832)
| SKU | BK-9781473611832 |
| Barcode # | 9781473611832 |
| Brand | Hodder & Stoughton General Division |
| Artist / Author | Waring, Adrian, Waring, Claire |
| Shipping Weight | 0.2300kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.150m |
| Shipping Height | 0.020m |
| Shipping Length | 0.200m |
| Assembled Length | 19.800m |
| Assembled Height | 1.700m |
| Assembled Width | 15.300m |
| Type | Paperback |
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