BACKYARD BEES

Doug Purdie Murdoch Books

This latest edition of the original, published seven years ago, provides valuable information to help beginner beekeepers and bee enthusiasts alike. The book is attractively illustrated and well laid out, with practical advice on keeping happy, healthy bees; how to harvest their honey; guidance on choosing a hive and equipment; as well as case studies and anecdotes about beekeepers from all walks of life, and delicious recipes for using honey. New chapters have been added, including one on innovative beehive design, and another about how to support your local bee population if you don’t have your own hive, with tips for planting bee-friendly gardens, and creating habitats and homes for solitary bees.