Goulson, D. A Buzz in the Meadow.
1st. Pbk. Ed. Pub. Vintage. 2014 pp.xiii, 266. 8vo. New softback.
In ‘A Buzz in the Meadow’, Goulson tells the story of how he bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow, and how over a decade, he has created a place for his beloved bumblebees to thrive.
£5.50 [ref: 69447]
Goulson, D. A Sting in the Tale. My Adventures with Bumblebees.
Rep. Pub. Vintage. 2014 pp.xxiv, 256. 8vo. New softback. RRP £9.99.
Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the short-haired bumblebee now only exists in the wilds of New Zealand, the descendants of a few queen bees shipped over in the nineteenth century. Dave Goulson's passionate drive to reintroduce it to its native land is one of the highlights of a book that includes exclusive research into these curious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee and advice on how to protect it for all time.
£5.00 [ref: 69446]
Goulson, D. Bumblebees. Their Behaviour and Ecology.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Oxford. 2006 pp.235 with 16 col.plates & b/w. text figs. Large 8vo. Fine softback. Signed by David Goulson to title page.
This book attempts to draw attention to the importance of conserving dwinding bumblebee populations.
£25.00 [ref: 68972]
Gregori, J. (et al). The Carniolan Bee in Slovenia. (Apis mellifera carnica).
1st. Ed. Pub. Beekeepers’ Assoc. of Slovenia. 2003 pp.48 with col. photos. throughout. 8vo. Fine softback.
Informative and practical. Begins with an historical review of the development and recogntion of the Carniolan bee. Moves on to consider queen breeding, queen introduction and replacement and more.
£22.00 [ref: 70154]
Gregory, P. & Waring, C. Keeping Bees. Green Guides.
1st. Ed. Pub. Flame Tree Guides. 2011 pp.256 with colour photos. throughout. 8vo. New softback. Out of print.
Written by well respected experts Pam Gregory and Claire Waring, this book provides accurate and reliable information on this increasingly popular pastime and is the ideal giftbook for the budding beekeeper.
£12.50 [ref: 69440]
Gregory, Pam. Healthy Bees are Happy Bees.
2nd. Ed. Pub. BeeCraft. 2018 pp.269 with colour photographs. Royal 8vo. Softback. New copy. Latest edition, revised in 2018, to reflect the latest information on bee health and new threats such as the Asian Hornet.
A comprehensive guide to identifying and treating bee health and sickness. Details beekeeping problems, pests, parasites and diseases in depth.
£30.00 [ref: 70587]
Hall, D. Bees and Bee-keeping.
1st. Ed. Pub. Ermine Street Books. 2010 pp.255 with colour photos., throughout. 8vo. Dedication to ffep. Fine softback.
An introduction to the world of bees and what is involved in bee-keeping.
£9.00 [ref: 57856]
Hands, P. Beekeeping for Beginners.
Pub. The Kitchen Garden. [c.2000] pp.32 with b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine softback.
A charming introduction to beekeeping practices and recipes for products from the hive, plus recommendations for further reading.
£5.00 [ref: 63946]
Harden, Ben. Some alternative pathways for the hesitant queen rearer.
Pub. NBB. 2014 pp.26 with colour photographs and line drawings. A new softback.
In this easily understood text, Ben Harden uncovers the secrets of rearing queens. He covers grafting, queen cell initiation and the stocking of mininucs. He also has a section on requeening without finding the old queen. Highly recommended.
£8.45 [ref: 47871]
Harley, M.M Pollen - All Packed Up and Ready to Go.
1st. Ed. Pub. Central Assoc. of Bee-Keepers. 2004 pp.28 with b/w. photos. & illus. 8vo. Fine softback.
The text of a fascinating lecture on pollen form and function given to the Central Association of Bee-Keepers in October, 2003.
£3.50 [ref: 69477]