To all those budding 'would be' beekeepers the best place for you to start learning about bees is by attending a Beginners' Beekeeping course
For those interested in keeping bees, please contact
Jean Smye
07731856361
Jean will be running a beginners course over the winter months in preparation for the 2012 season.
For those interested in getting a head start, here is a short list of books you could have a look at:
This book is often seen as THE guide to bees and beekeeping or The Beekeepers' Bible. A must have for the beginner and expert alike!
A beautiful book that is both a guide to beekeeping and a cookbook! An easy to read guide to keeping bees for the 'health' conscious. A complete honey bee resource.
A lovely addition to the Beekeepers Library with a synopsis by Guru Ted Hooper on what shrubs, perennials and trees to plant for the benefit of your bees as well as other beekeepers.
Start this autumn by adding some of those described inside to your garden, allotment, smallholding or micro farm!
Article next week on:
The Beehive - what you need and some links to hive manufacturers!