{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eOur curated selection of books covers beekeeping, local New Forest history, and conservation. Whether you are a novice looking to understand hive mechanics or an enthusiast interested in the history of Furzedown Farm, these titles offer deep insights. We prioritise educational texts that encourage a better understanding of biodiversity and the essential role bees play in our ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"planting-for-honeybees-book-by-sarah-wyndham-lewis","title":"Planting for Honeybees book. By Sarah Wyndham Lewis.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf the 20,000 known species of bee worldwide, only seven species are honeybees. Bees and plants have a sophisticated and delicate symbiosis. In recent years, the shrinking of green spaces has endangered the honeybee. Now Planting for Honeybees shows you how you can help these delightful pollinators to flourish by creating a garden as habitat for them. No matter how small or large your space – from a window ledge in the city to a country garden – Sarah Wyndham Lewis offers practical advice on which plants to grow and when and where to plant them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharmingly illustrated with beautiful delicate artwork, this a jewel of a guide to treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Noble Bee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53460633387345,"sku":"SQ6804065","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/1889\/6465\/files\/planting.webp?v=1775565053"},{"product_id":"the-wild-bee-handbook-by-sarah-wyndham-lewis-a-guide-to-our-solitary-bees-and-bumble-bees","title":"The Wild Bee Handbook.  By Sarah Wyndham Lewis.","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wild Bee Handbook The Amazing Lives of Our Wild Species and How to Help Them Thrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003ePlanting for Honeybees\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Bee Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of the wild bees, those vital pollinators of the natural world and unsung guardians of our food chain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFrom bumblebees to solitary species, it’s a beautifully illustrated, informative guide introducing you to their amazing lives and equipping you with practical gardening knowledge of the plants and habitats they need. Discover common and uncommon wild bees to spot out and about in town and country. Learn how vital they are to the ecosystem and how to help them thrive with \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Bee Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFeaturing extensive planting advice, this book is an essential, hands-on resource for anyone interested in bees, biodiversity and sustainable gardening, with sections on container gardening, the no-dig method, building organic soil health, and easy ways to bring the wild back into your growing, whether you have a large space or just a city windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIntroducing you to the wild and wonderful world of bees, \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Bee Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating way to learn more about supporting these essential creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Noble Bee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53460648919377,"sku":"SQ1473175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/1889\/6465\/files\/garybook.webp?v=1775565273"},{"product_id":"honey-recipes-from-a-beekeepers-kitchen-by-amy-newsome","title":"Honey: Recipes From a Beekeeper's Kitchen. 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We’ll follow the bee’s wing through the seasons as different flower species bloom, offering a fresh insight into how the best honey is made, and why single-origin honey from small-scale beekeepers is the ultimate flavour expression of terroir; just like the best wine, extra-virgin olive oil, and chocolate. There’s ample advice for bee-friendly gardening, learned in my work as a Kew Gardens-trained horticulturist and garden designer, and an in-depth look at the marvel of pollination, to discover just how flowers and their insect pollinators work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:start;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eHoney has inspired generations of cooks to dream up delicious dishes and drinks both savoury and sweet; here curious cooks will find new takes on familiar favourites, much-loved historic traditions and modern plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:start;white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eAmy Newsome is a cook, gardener, garden designer and beekeeper based in London, UK. 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