Author: Brother Adam Publisher: ISBN: Category : Bee culture Languages : en Pages : 152
Book Description
"Brother Adam draws on his life-time experience of beekeeping to explain why Buckfast Abbey has been so successful at beekeeping for so many years. This 4th updated edition also contains a section on mead making."--Provided by publisher.
Author: Brother Adam Publisher: Northern Bee Books ISBN: 9781912271719 Category : Languages : en Pages : 140
Book Description
Brother Adam O.B.E., D.Sc. was undeniably one of the world's leading authorities on the races and strains of honeybees. His world-wide travel in search of bees and his beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey have inspired vast admiration. In this work we learn of the philosophy, the science and the practice of his life's work - honey production and bee breeding.
Author: Howland Blackiston Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119702585 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 510
Book Description
The single best and most comprehensive guide for prospective, new and experienced hobbyist beekeepers Beekeeping For Dummies, 5th Edition, is one of the most popular titles in the For Dummies series available today. Including the latest information regarding every aspect of backyard beekeeping and honey production, this book describes how to get started, how to care for and safely handle bees, and how to maintain healthy and productive colonies. This book is loaded with up-to-date, practical examples and helpful illustrations of proven techniques and strategies for both new and seasoned hobbyist beekeepers. Some of the updates for this brand-new edition include: New information regarding the critical role that nutrition plays in the health and productivity of your bees News about the latest beekeeping products, medications, and all-natural remedies Information regarding dozens of helpful beekeeping resources Redeemable coupons from beekeeping suppliers that save the reader money Beekeeping For Dummies embodies the straightforward and simple approach made famous by the For Dummies series. Each and every reader will benefit from its accessible and approachable take on beekeeping.
Author: David Wiscombe Publisher: John Wiley and Sons ISBN: 1119975689 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 533
Book Description
The fast and easy way to start and maintain a hive Beekeeping For Dummies is a practical, step-by-step beginner's guide to beekeeping. It gives you plain-English guidance on everything you need to know to start your own beehive, from buying the right equipment, sourcing bees, and locating your hive to maintaining a healthy colony and harvesting honey. Plus, you'll get the latest information on the causes and effects of bee disease, colony collapse disorder, and the impact the sudden disappearance of the honeybee has on our environment and economy. Here, you'll get trusted information on beekeeping in the UK, specifically written to address climate, buying equipment, locating hives, the local impact of colony collapse disorder and ways to avoid or minimise the risk to your hive, seasonal beekeeping tasks, local beekeeping associations, and updated content on urban beekeeping. Understand the anatomy of your bees Learn techniques and tips for harvesting, bottling, packaging, and selling honey Discover the benefits of beekeeping Learn techniques on obtaining and hiving your bees If you're a beginner beekeeper, taking a beekeeping course, or just have an interest in the plight of the honeybee, Beekeeping For Dummies has you covered!
Author: Flemming B Thorsen Publisher: Northern Bee Books ISBN: 9781912271740 Category : Languages : en Pages : 20
Book Description
An Efficient Production of Bee Colonies is written by Flemming B. Thorsen, a commercial bee-keeper who concentrates on breeding pure Danish Buckfast bees. There are no pure English Buckfast bees in Denmark anymore, but he continues to use the methods of Brother Adam from Buckfast Abbey in England. Flemming is a commercial queen breeder and produces many new colonies every year. He also breeds pure Carnica queens as well as a combination of Buckfast and Carnica strains. His book features colour illustrations throughout and a handy operations calendar.
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