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"Will enable even the novice to produce excellent honey!" - SA Gardening
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It's no shock that the beekeeping trend is steadily on the rise. These fascinating and beautiful insects can be kept anywhere, whether your garden is a large country plot or an urban rooftop terrace. What's more, there's no sting in this tale: bees are a source of delight for honey lovers, hay-fever sufferers and gardeners alike. This charming and practical guide is intended for both the beginner and experienced beekeeper. It covers everything from setting up hives and maximising bees in the garden, to optimum honey production and a fascinating troubleshooting section. Illustrated throughout with stunning photography, you will find all you need to catch the bee buzz.
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
This book is an excellent, gentle introduction to the world of bee keeping. Having decided to read-up on the art/science, I purchased a number of books which are aimed at the beginner/novice. Whilst they are all pretty much the same, this is the one I have on standby for a little light reading when the fancy takes me, and the hand drawn pictures are fantastic.
Simple, easy to understand theory, this book gentle leads you from one subject to the next building on previous chapters as it goes. It is also nice that it is a UK book rather than an Americanised one such as "Bee Keeping for Dummies" (also excellent and defiantly worth buying as your slightly more advance book).
Whilst this does not have enough information for scientific types or more learned bee enthusiasts, it will give you all the information needed to make a decision whether or not to attend your local association lectures (which are a must) before embarking upon your new hobby!
Simple, easy to understand theory, this book gentle leads you from one subject to the next building on previous chapters as it goes. It is also nice that it is a UK book rather than an Americanised one such as "Bee Keeping for Dummies" (also excellent and defiantly worth buying as your slightly more advance book).
Whilst this does not have enough information for scientific types or more learned bee enthusiasts, it will give you all the information needed to make a decision whether or not to attend your local association lectures (which are a must) before embarking upon your new hobby!
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
The perfect primer for someone with an interest in, but no knowledge of, beekeeping. Gives enough information and inspiration to enable the reader to make sense of the more detailed works, such as 'Bees and Honey' which must be tackled later on. A great 'first' book.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
This is a great first book for anyone interested in keeping bees.
Beekeeping is incredibly complicated and detailed, and many other books get down into the depths very quickly, and can be confusing. This book pitches the level just right; enough detail to be useful, but easily accessible and simple to understand. In only 96 pages, the author covers alot of ground though if you are serious about keeping bees yourself, you'll need some other books later on.
Beekeeping is incredibly complicated and detailed, and many other books get down into the depths very quickly, and can be confusing. This book pitches the level just right; enough detail to be useful, but easily accessible and simple to understand. In only 96 pages, the author covers alot of ground though if you are serious about keeping bees yourself, you'll need some other books later on.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good book to buy if starting out in Bee keeping.
I was thinking of keeping bees and this gives you all the info you need.
I am glad that I read up first as this is a hobby that needs a lot of thought before rushing out to... Read more
I am glad that I read up first as this is a hobby that needs a lot of thought before rushing out to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Beverley A. Groves
Beekeeping - Inspiration and Practical Advice for would be small...
This book is great for anyone who wants to begin to learn about Beekeeping. It moves effortlessly through a whole range of topics informing the reader in easy to read language of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by arosmae
Inspirational introduction to the world of bees
A great little gem for those who are pondering about taking up beekeeping as a hobby. The sometimes, romantic description of the processes involved makes you want to start keeping... Read more
Published 8 months ago by nicholas revis
Bee Keeping: Inspiration and Practical Advice for Would-be...
Don't be fooled by the size or appearance of this book . It's an ideal little pocket book, detailing all that's needed for the beginner beekeeper
Published 13 months ago by A British Customer
keeping the husband happy
These books are for my husband as he liked the thought of being a beekeeper and now having read the books through he has decided it is a rather hard hobby and will stick to just... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Vanessa Davies
Excellent primer
This book covers all the basics of beekeeping in a light, accessible way. I am a beekeeper and often get asked about my hobby, and this is the book I lend to anyone who expresses... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Chris Richmond
Good introduction to bee keeping
This book is a really good introduction to bee keeping, not too indepth and perfecto for anyone thinking about bee's. Read more
Published 22 months ago by El Clawry
Great first book for budding beekeepers
Had been hankering to keep bees for a long time but the local courses were on a night I could not manage. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nelle Tap
A intersting book and a beautiful one to possess, and low-cost too
I have little to compare this to as far as beekeeping books go, but if you want comparative reviews there are many available elsewhere.
I have found it very informative. Read more
I have found it very informative. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Martin Thomas
beginners guide
easy read, concise book. I went on a day beginners course which really helped. This book is a good introoduction for these courses. The other books just seemd too long. Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by A. T. R. Ralphs
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