Peaches Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Just in case anyone is interested ..... We bought a few books on beekeeping including the Ted Hooper book, but this one, which was given to all of us newbies on the intro to bees course, has been the most useful/accessible: Bees at the Bottom of the Garden, by Alan Campion, published by Alan Campion (busy chap, obviously) ISBN 0-907908-97-7. It has all you need to know, without being overwhelming. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 We started with that - it's great isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm busy reading various references and looking at the DVD Egluntine recommended as having joined my local beekeeping group I have my first hive visit on Saturday. Though not a reference tome I am enjoying this I have to admit I was booked on an Omlet course in Manchester on Saturday but cancelled in favour of my local group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Well you can do an Omlet course any time of year, apiary visits are more limited! I also got 'Bees at the Bottom of the Garden' by Alan Campion on my beginner's course and it's been really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omlet Staff james Posted August 20, 2009 Omlet Staff Share Posted August 20, 2009 Couldn't agree more with the recommendation about Bees at the Bottom of the Garden. It's easy to read and covers everything you need to get started. We are going to stock it in the Omlet shop. If you have kept bees for a while and want to read more, then 'Guide to Bees and Honey' by Ted Hooper is brilliant. However, it is a little too detailed for a new beekeeper and isn't recommended as a starting book. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up about the book, I'll let Dad know (Nice to see James posting on the forum - might have to email you about a new bee emoticon ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 might have to email you about a new bee emoticon Might we need one that says. "Buzz Off" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
