The Australian Beekeeping Manual
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Horticulture, Technology, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
| Author: | Robert Owen | ISBN: | 9781775592471 |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing | Publication: | October 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Owen |
| ISBN: | 9781775592471 |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Publication: | October 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
| Language: | English |
The book is aimed at both the novice and experienced beekeeper in Australia. With over 350 photographs and drawings, it covers the beekeeping equipment needed, how to obtain bees, where to locate them in the garden and the basics of colony management. There are also detailed chapters on the life cycle of the honey bee, extracting honey, the bee-friendly garden, entering honey in competitions, native bees and rearing queens. The result is an invaluable beekeeping resource. The ultimate reference.
The book is aimed at both the novice and experienced beekeeper in Australia. With over 350 photographs and drawings, it covers the beekeeping equipment needed, how to obtain bees, where to locate them in the garden and the basics of colony management. There are also detailed chapters on the life cycle of the honey bee, extracting honey, the bee-friendly garden, entering honey in competitions, native bees and rearing queens. The result is an invaluable beekeeping resource. The ultimate reference.
