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Backyard Bees
A complete guide for the beginner beekeeper or bee enthusiast
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See moreFully revised and updated bestselling beginner's bee book, now with info on the Flow Hive and bee-friendly planting, plus more on native bees and the latest advice on Varroa.
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Australia's no. 1 bee book!
'A wealth of knowledge! This book will help many keen bee enthusiasts to start their journey in beekeeping.' Mat Lumalasi, Rooftop Honey
Bees need our help. Under threat from insecticides and habitat loss, they're in decline the world over. It's time to show some love to our favourite pollinators, whether by installing a hive in your garden or on your rooftop, or simply by adding more bee-friendly plants to your patch. Backyard Bees is the bestselling Australian bee guide to walk you through everything you need to know, now fully updated and in its 3rd edition.
Author Doug Purdie offers friendly, expert advice on keeping happy, healthy bees and harvesting the liquid gold, including tips on choosing a hive and equipment, and a chapter on the Flow Hive, the innovative beehive design that has taken beekeeping by storm.
For the first time, Doug includes information on managing the destructive Varroa mite, which has been deadly to beehives worldwide and is now rampant in Australia.
You'll also find case studies and anecdotes from beekeepers from all walks of life, and 20 delicious recipes for all that honey, from Toasted Honey Granola to Bees Knees Cocktails.
Not ready to keep bees? This edition also includes new chapters on supporting your local bee population without a hive, with tips for planting bee-friendly gardens and creating habitats and homes for solitary bees.
So join the beekeeping revolution. Once introduced to the charms of beekeeping and the taste of warm honeycomb direct from the hive, you'll be hooked.
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Backyard Bees by Doug Purdie is praised for its wealth of knowledge and is particularly recommended for enthusiastic beginners looking to delve into the world of beekeeping. Readers appreciate its practical advice, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in starting their beekeeping journey.
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ISBN: 9781922351685
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Murdoch Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 770g
Pages: 248
About the Author
As co-founder of The Urban Beehive, Doug Purdie managed more than 100 beehives on city rooftops, balconies, backyards and public gardens around Sydney. He is a beekeeping teacher and speaker, a past president of the NSW Amateur Beekeepers' Association and is featured regularly as a bee expert on TV and in other media. In his role as a NSW Bee Biosecurity Officer, he also trains beekeepers in managing the destructive Varroa pest.
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