Luke Dixon argues the case for urban beekeeping and then tells the reader everything they need to know about how to do it. From siting hives and reassuring the neighbours, to combating interference from wind, artificial light and predators, this is a one-stop reference to take the urban beekeeper from set-up to first honey harvest. Advice on equipment, planting, swarm prevention and management, and selling honey are all included. In 2010, bee colonies in Britain grew by 50% and 31% of the growth is in urban areas An in-depth guide to everything you need to know about keeping bees in town
- ISBN10 1604694491
- ISBN13 9781604694499
- Publish Date 18 September 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Timber Press (OR)
- Format eBook
- Language English