{"title":"Chris Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Park’s books offer a fascinating exploration of the natural world, blending practical knowledge with a deep appreciation for science. Readers can expect insightful guides that illuminate the intricate relationship between humans and nature, often focusing on hands-on activities like traditional crafts and environmental stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear and engaging style, Park invites readers to delve into subjects such as beekeeping and ecological preservation, making complex scientific concepts accessible and inspiring a greater respect for the wildlife around us. These works are ideal for anyone curious about nature’s wonders and eager to connect with the environment in meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bee-skep-making-by-chris-park-9781789943306","title":"Bee-Skep Making","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beekeeper's guide to straw skep-building, including sections on bee history and mythology, practical skep beekeeping, and making honey and wax products.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to ancient times, the bee skep is essentially an upturned lipwork basket with a small bee entrance near the base. Offering a less intensive industrialised environment than the box hives widely used today, skeps are friendlier to the bees' way of working and – properly used – can be better for their health and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you’ve considered moving away from box hives yourself and revitalising age-old beekeeping traditions? With no full-time skep-makers in the UK, the practice is on Heritage Craft’s Red List of endangered crafts, so you may need to make your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster skep maker and beekeeper Chris Park helps you learn these revered skills with step-by-step photographic guidance on skep construction, as well as instructions for making the protective straw cone or 'hackle' to go over the top. He provides tips on settling swarms and managing colonies using traditional techniques, and for harvesting your honey and honeycomb, draining them into jars and producing mead and candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoven into this is a rich potted history of skep beekeeping, its folklore and heritage, and an exploration of honey’s medicinal properties, offering up a wealth of knowledge as you perfect your skep-making skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317913432300,"sku":"9781789943306","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789943306-bee-skep-making-1.jpg?v=1788749241"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-park.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}