Steve Donohoe, Paul Horton

Broschiertes Buch

Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives - How to maximise your honey crop

Beschreibung

Introduction: Delve into the world of beekeeping mastery by following one of the UK's foremost bee farmers, Paul Horton. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide navigates the maximising of honey crop yields while prioritising honey bee health, leveraging available forage, and integrating modern management techniques. Authors' Backgrounds: Paul Horton, a second-generation bee farmer from Lincolnshire, and a director of the Bee Farmers' Association, joins forces with Steve Donohoe, an author, blogger, and magazine editor with a passion for beekeeping. Paul's remarkable achievements in honey yields and Steve's commitment to the craft create a dynamic collaboration that promises valuable insights for beekeepers of all levels. Key Themes and Concepts: Embark on a journey inspired by the classics of beekeeping literature, 'Honey Farming' by R.O.B. Manley and 'Honey By The Ton' by Oliver Field. From fundamental principles to navigating the beekeeping season, harvesting, processing, and marketing; everything is covered. Don't miss the indispensable sections on honey bee health, queens, forage plants, and moving bees, all delivered with an honest and humorous narrative. Positive Feedback: Murray McGregor of Denrosa Apiaries lauds the book, stating, "All can benefit from the knowledge included, and the easily assimilated style in which it is written. I recommend this book to all with any interest in beekeeping and acquiring an understanding of taking a hobby or smaller bee farm on to the next stage." Unique Insights: Explore the distinctive realm of migratory beekeeping in the UK, a subject rarely covered well elsewhere. Paul Horton's specialisation unfolds, from the pollination of top fruit in spring to honey crops like oilseed rape, field beans, and borage in summer, culminating in the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire. Closing Statement: 'Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives' provides refreshing perspectives into the world of commercial beekeeping. Packed with powerful methods applicable to both hobbyists and professionals, every reader will discover something of value for fostering healthy bees and cultivating hives laden with honey.

Autor

Steve and his wife Elaine, both graduates of the University of Sussex, started and successfully grew a mental health business in the UK, which they sold in 2015. Three years earlier, he had taken up beekeeping as a hobby, but now Steve had a lot more time on his hands. Beekeeping became an obsession. After reading many of the beekeeping classics, old and new, Steve realised that the one book he desperately wanted to read didn't exist. He believes that the best way to become great at something is to study and learn from the people who are already great at that thing, whatever it is. It works in business and sports; why not beekeeping? The idea for an exciting but daunting project was born, to track down some of the big names in the beekeeping world, to interview them and observe what they do up close. A happy consequence of this plan was that Steve had an excuse to travel around the world, soaking up different climates and cultures. That's what he did from 2017 to 2019, and the book, "Interviews with Beekeepers," was the result. Steve and Elaine live in Manchester, England and have three adult children. Clíona and Alexander accompanied Steve on his travels, and Isla designed the cover of the book and created the illustrations. Elaine runs indie book publisher ZunTold, so the book is very much a family collaboration. Steve regularly posts his musings on life, the universe and beekeeping on his blog, "the walrus and the honeybee." He's the walrus.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Northern Bee Books
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 530g
• ISBN-13: 9781914934674
• ISBN-10: 1914934679
• Artikelnr.: 69840039