BT Beekeeper
New Bee
- Joined
- Aug 12, 2010
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- Location
- West Devon
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 2 on double brood boxes
With Christmas looming once again I wonder which books are most current and would be recommended for a beekeeper of many years experience at the 2 or 3 hive level who is now wanting to update his knowledge and is considering an increase to half a dozen hives or so, rearing queens on a small scale, making up nucs, showing honey and other products etc. I also enjoy reading generally about all things to do with bees and honey, beekeeping experiences, anecdotes etc.
The reference books I have at present are Ted Hooper's Guide to Bees and Honey, A Manual of Beekeeping (Wedmore), Principles of Practical Beekeeping (Couston), The Bee Craftsman (Wadey). All are pretty ancient and about 30 years behind the times (except Hooper's).
It would be good to know which books other members find enjoyable and most useful? Any feedback will be much appreciated.
Happy Christmas,
John
The reference books I have at present are Ted Hooper's Guide to Bees and Honey, A Manual of Beekeeping (Wedmore), Principles of Practical Beekeeping (Couston), The Bee Craftsman (Wadey). All are pretty ancient and about 30 years behind the times (except Hooper's).
It would be good to know which books other members find enjoyable and most useful? Any feedback will be much appreciated.
Happy Christmas,
John