The Bee Book - amazing!

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑  The Bee Book is a terrifically informative read detailing everything you could possibly want to know about bees and the lives they lead. It is marvelous that we could know so much about the intricacies of their existence! This fab book brings to mind elementary school and the great text books we had to learn from - with lots of great graphics and loads of detailed facts from their anatomy and the way their wings work and so much more.

I read this because I am fascinated by bees, and always stop to help one in distress, and because I have toyed with the idea of keeping bees. I can say definitely that I will not after reading this book. There is just so much that could go wrong and imperil the bees in my care, I don't want to take that risk. Plus, keeping 'domesticated' bees might put a strain on the wild varieties that already exist here so I don't want to tamper with that careful balance. Best to continue providing habitat for wild bees and as many nectar-producing plants as possible.

But, if you are looking to keep bees, there is no better guide. This documents all sorts of things to be on the look out for when caring for your small charges. From dealing with pests, feeding them over winter to caring for the group as a whole, this book describes all you could need to know.

If you aren't looking to keep bees, that's ok too as this book gives clues on best forage plants for them and plenty of information on giving them a suitable environment to find the nectar they need whether you live in the country or the heart of a city. So much useful guidance packed into this beautiful book. It is a must read if you want to do your bit to help our precious, hardworking pollinators.