Letters to a Beekeeper by Steve Benbow

Letters to a Beekeeper by Steve Benbow

This the story of how, over the course of a year, Alys, the Guardian gardening writer, learns how to keep bees; and Steve, the urban beekeeper, learns how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden.

Part beautifully designed coffee-table book, part manifesto, this collection of engaging letters, emails, texts, recipes, notes and glorious photos creates a record of the trials, tribulations, reward and joys of working with, rather than against, nature. And along the way, the reader picks up a wealth of advice, tips and ideas for growing food and keeping pollinators well fed.

For lazy gardeners to novice beekeepers (and everyone in between), this is the best rule-breaking, wildlife-friendly, guerilla, urban gardening insect-identifying, honey-tasting, wax-dripping, epistolary how-to book you could ever hope to own.

"A heartwarming tale of perseverance and survival between bees, plants and those who want to lend a helping hand" * Gardens Illustrated *
"A love letter to bees and gardening, a lyrical romance over honey . . . Savour it." -- Books of the Year * Observer *

Steve Benbow built his first hive on his rooftop 10 years ago, with no experience. Today, he runs hives across London's greatest landmarks, including both Tate galleries, Fortnum & Mason, and The National Gallery. He supplies honey to Fortnum & Mason, Harvey Nichols, the Savoy tearooms, Harrods, and chefs including Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing; sells at farmers markets; and teaches beekeeping.

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ISBN 13	9781783521159
ISBN 10	1783521155
Title	Letters to a Beekeeper
Author	Steve Benbow
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Unbound
Year published	2017-07-20
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.