From A to Bee

November 15, 2013

Inspired to teach his young son where food comes from, bee enthusiast and blogger Dearsley (The Surrey Beekeeper) decided to take up beekeeping along with his already expanding gardening endeavors on his allotment. Follow the author as he learns about the variety of hives, the vast differences in types of honey, the pros of joining a local beekeeping association, the plight of bees worldwide, and the ends one will go to in pursuit of one jar of golden honey goodness. Entertaining descriptions of the author visiting pubs with his new beekeeping pals, gardening in his allotment, and transporting his beehive in the "boot" of his car add to the book's attraction, and readers will cheer on Dearsley and hope for his success. Although the author's focus is initially on the honey, he learns, as the year progresses, that the health of the bees is more important. VERDICT This adventure in beekeeping will appeal to those with a penchant for all things British and to beginning beekeepers, particularly, and experienced beekeepers, generally.--Lacy S. Wolfe, Ouachita Baptist Univ. Lib., Arkadelphia, AR

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