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The Resource Planting for honeybees : the grower's guide to creating a buzz, Sarah Wyndham Lewis ; illustrated by James Lewis Weston

Planting for honeybees : the grower's guide to creating a buzz, Sarah Wyndham Lewis ; illustrated by James Lewis Weston

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"Our gardens would be unrecognizable without the gentle buzz of the humble honeybee. Yet in recent years bee populations have suffered from th loss of green spaces and need our help. Planting for Honeybees is a charmingly illustrated, practical guide on how to help attract these delightful pollinators - whether you only have a city window ledge or a whole country garden. With advice on the blooms to grow, and when and where to plant them, this book reveals the tips and tricks to creating a buzz and a better future for our apian friends."--Page 4 of cover
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
143 pages
Contents
  • Why this book is needed
  • The plants, the bees and mankind
  • Ten important things to know about planting for honeybees
  • Reading the label
  • Of nectar, pollen and propolis
  • Planting recommendations : How to use this section ; Windowsills and small balconies ; Patios, decks and terraces ; Small gardens ; Large gardens ; Roof terraces ; Green roofs ; Living walls ; The edible garden ; The wildflower question ; Wild lawns ; Plant with caution!
  • Ten of the best : Flowers ; Climbers ; Shrubs ; Trees
  • Remarkable facts about honeybees
  • Resources
  • Index of common and Latin names
Isbn
9781787131460
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Planting for honeybees : the grower's guide to creating a buzz
Title
Planting for honeybees
Title remainder
the grower's guide to creating a buzz
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Sarah Wyndham Lewis ; illustrated by James Lewis Weston
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Our gardens would be unrecognizable without the gentle buzz of the humble honeybee. Yet in recent years bee populations have suffered from th loss of green spaces and need our help. Planting for Honeybees is a charmingly illustrated, practical guide on how to help attract these delightful pollinators - whether you only have a city window ledge or a whole country garden. With advice on the blooms to grow, and when and where to plant them, this book reveals the tips and tricks to creating a buzz and a better future for our apian friends."--Page 4 of cover
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Lewis, Sarah Wyndham
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
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bibliography
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Lewis, James Weston
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  • Gardening to attract wildlife
  • Bees
  • Jardinage pour attirer les animaux sauvages
  • Abeilles
  • Apoidea (superfamily)
  • Bees
  • Gardening to attract wildlife
Label
Planting for honeybees : the grower's guide to creating a buzz, Sarah Wyndham Lewis ; illustrated by James Lewis Weston
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Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
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  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Why this book is needed -- The plants, the bees and mankind -- Ten important things to know about planting for honeybees -- Reading the label -- Of nectar, pollen and propolis -- Planting recommendations : How to use this section ; Windowsills and small balconies ; Patios, decks and terraces ; Small gardens ; Large gardens ; Roof terraces ; Green roofs ; Living walls ; The edible garden ; The wildflower question ; Wild lawns ; Plant with caution! -- Ten of the best : Flowers ; Climbers ; Shrubs ; Trees -- Remarkable facts about honeybees -- Resources -- Index of common and Latin names
Control code
1028818522
Dimensions
21 cm
Extent
143 pages
Isbn
9781787131460
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Note
WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650, 655
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1028818522
Label
Planting for honeybees : the grower's guide to creating a buzz, Sarah Wyndham Lewis ; illustrated by James Lewis Weston
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Why this book is needed -- The plants, the bees and mankind -- Ten important things to know about planting for honeybees -- Reading the label -- Of nectar, pollen and propolis -- Planting recommendations : How to use this section ; Windowsills and small balconies ; Patios, decks and terraces ; Small gardens ; Large gardens ; Roof terraces ; Green roofs ; Living walls ; The edible garden ; The wildflower question ; Wild lawns ; Plant with caution! -- Ten of the best : Flowers ; Climbers ; Shrubs ; Trees -- Remarkable facts about honeybees -- Resources -- Index of common and Latin names
Control code
1028818522
Dimensions
21 cm
Extent
143 pages
Isbn
9781787131460
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Note
WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650, 655
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1028818522

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