The essential primer on the role of honeybees in British history, covering biology, folklore, the history of beekeeping and the danger to bees posed by climate change.
The essential primer on the role of honeybees in British history, covering biology, folklore, the history of beekeeping and the danger to bees posed by climate change.
One in every four bites of food we eat is thanks to bees. They pollinate 80 per cent of the world's crops and plants, but how much do we really know about them? Small, clever, and mysterious, the honeybee has long been celebrated in human culture as a sacred insect, a symbol of the sun, bridging the gap between our world and the next. They are expert communicators, skilled aviators, and natural alchemists, turning fresh nectar into sweet, golden honey. They are also in trouble and need our help. This guide explores their historic relationship with humans, the basics of beekeeping, and how we can help save our honeybee populations.
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An essential primer on the role of honeybees in British history, covering biology, folklore, the history of beekeeping, and the danger posed to bees by climate change.
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The Honeybee And Its Colony |
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The Evolution Of Beekeeping |
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| Further Reading |
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| Places To Visit |
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Tiffany Francis-Baker is a nature writer, artist and environmentalist from the South Downs, Hampshire. Before going freelance, she worked as Creative Developer at Butser Ancient Farm, where she took a beginners' course in beekeeping and developed an interest in sustainable living. She has written three books, including British Goats for Shire in 2019. Visit the author at www.tiffanyfrancis.com
