Plants for Bees, Kirk & Howes
Plants for Bees
"Packed full of beautifully colourful images and written by experts this book provides a wealth of knowledge for gardeners, beekeepers and all those wishing to do their bit to help all species of bee."
Norman Sellers – Wildlife World
A modern update by Kirk on the classic title by Howes. This is essential reading for gardeners and beekeepers. Very well illustrated, showing plants good for nectar and pollen and their attraction to social and solitary bees.
It is widely known that our bee population is under threat and that honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees are all in decline. Our own population growth directly impacts that of the bee as the spread of intensive agriculture destroys the bees' flower-rich habitats, threatening them and the important contribution they make to our lives.
Our gardens are therefore fast becoming an alternative source of food for many of our bee species and these spaces are crucial if our native bees are to survive and thrive. Mixed planting will provide food for all species of bee and Plants for Bees presents a comprehensive list of which plants are most suited to which bees and gives expert guidance on the level of importance of each.
A simple key system allows the reader to quickly identify which plants are best suited to which bee and is supported by beautiful photographs of plants and bees. Highly informative and extremely useful for experts and hobbyists alike, Plants for Bees provides all the information you need to plant a bee-friendly garden.
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