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By Alison Simms
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Alex Ellis
A simple straightforward method to making a five-frame nucleus box, based around the British Standard Deep National Hoffman frame as used in the brood chamber of Modified National Hives. It outlines all the tools and equipment that are needed and provides guidance for the do-it-yourself construction of a plywood nucleus hive, including diagrams, colour photographs and […]
100 business card-sized Asian Hornet ID cards designed for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
By Robin Chapman
Manufacture your own warming cabinet so honey collected in 30lb buckets may be easily poured out into jars after warming. The step-by-step construction guide includes a cutting plan (all parts can be cut out of one 4ft x 8ft (1220mm x 2440mm) piece of wood). The cabinet is safe to use at home and uses […]
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.
Enjoy an even more economical and eco-friendly alternative to our popular printed subscription. Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine on your phone, tablet or computer.
By Celia Davis, BSc, NDB
Third edition
A detailed guide to the anatomy and physiology of the honey bee.
By Bob Maurer
A beginner-friendly guide to exploring the fascinating world of honey bee microscopy.
By Wally Shaw
A guide exploring how beekeepers can manage the natural swarming process in order to obtain the maximum honey yield from colonies.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Pam Gregory, Master Beekeeper, NDB
Second edition
A comprehensive guide to bee health and sickness by detailing beekeeping problems, pests, parasites and diseases.
By Andrew Gibb, Anne Harman
Second edition
A fascinating insight into how beehives, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries.
By Andrew Gibb
This booklet gives guidance on the benefits and drawbacks of various apiary locations. These locations include towns, suburban areas, farms, allotments and wastelands. It includes selecting a site, what to look for, location, setting up and arranging an apiary, and management. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
By John Hamer
Any reasonably skilled handyman should be able to make this foundation press and wiring board press for home production of foundation. The various stages are described in enough detail to make the construction an enjoyable experience. It includes step-by-step procedures and measurements with diagrams and photographs. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have […]
By June Hughes
A safe method of cleaning and preparing beeswax for show or for making into moulds to sell to the public. It details the equipment required, where to get wax, recycling, filtering and cleaning up. Demonstrated with colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your […]
By Wally Shaw
The Snelgrove board is the ideal method of swarm control for the beekeeper who has limited additional equipment, as it does not require a second independent hive. This booklet discusses swarm control and prevention as well as how to use the Snelgrove board, including all the pros and cons. The PDF will be emailed to you once you […]
By Pauline Aslin
Digital Download Booklet
Easy-to-follow instructions on how to make beeswax skin creams for use at home. It gives advice on the equipment and ingredients required to make lip balm, skin balm, cold cream, hand cream and foot cream. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
By Chris Richmond
Make your own solar wax extractor from old pieces of scrap wood found in skips and old furniture. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams and photographs. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Eight wipe-clean, double-sided guides designed specifically for beginner beekeepers.
By Celia Davis, BSc, NDB
Third edition
A comprehensive guide to the origin of the honey bee, major pests and diseases, pollination and hive products.
Keep vital records of your bees and beekeeping management with five record cards.
By Michael Badger MBE
A truly comprehensive guide providing detailed advice for successful heather honey production.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Enjoy an even more economical and eco-friendly alternative to our popular printed subscription. Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine on your phone, tablet or computer.
By Robin Chapman
Mite counting is so much easier with an open mesh floor and removable tray. This project is ideal for the DIY enthusiast and the guide includes drawings and a materials list. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
By Michael Badger MBE
The Morris Board Method of queen rearing is a highly effective way of rearing spare queen bees. A simple method describes how to raise a number of queens without the excessive handling of queen cells. It includes diagrams, colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide to using the board. The PDF will be emailed to […]
By Alison Simms
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Alex Ellis
A simple straightforward method to making a five-frame nucleus box, based around the British Standard Deep National Hoffman frame as used in the brood chamber of Modified National Hives. It outlines all the tools and equipment that are needed and provides guidance for the do-it-yourself construction of a plywood nucleus hive, including diagrams, colour photographs and […]
100 business card-sized Asian Hornet ID cards designed for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
By Robin Chapman
Manufacture your own warming cabinet so honey collected in 30lb buckets may be easily poured out into jars after warming. The step-by-step construction guide includes a cutting plan (all parts can be cut out of one 4ft x 8ft (1220mm x 2440mm) piece of wood). The cabinet is safe to use at home and uses […]
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.
Enjoy an even more economical and eco-friendly alternative to our popular printed subscription. Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine on your phone, tablet or computer.
By Celia Davis, BSc, NDB
Third edition
A detailed guide to the anatomy and physiology of the honey bee.
By Bob Maurer
A beginner-friendly guide to exploring the fascinating world of honey bee microscopy.
By Wally Shaw
A guide exploring how beekeepers can manage the natural swarming process in order to obtain the maximum honey yield from colonies.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Pam Gregory, Master Beekeeper, NDB
Second edition
A comprehensive guide to bee health and sickness by detailing beekeeping problems, pests, parasites and diseases.
By Andrew Gibb, Anne Harman
Second edition
A fascinating insight into how beehives, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries.
By Andrew Gibb
This booklet gives guidance on the benefits and drawbacks of various apiary locations. These locations include towns, suburban areas, farms, allotments and wastelands. It includes selecting a site, what to look for, location, setting up and arranging an apiary, and management. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
By John Hamer
Any reasonably skilled handyman should be able to make this foundation press and wiring board press for home production of foundation. The various stages are described in enough detail to make the construction an enjoyable experience. It includes step-by-step procedures and measurements with diagrams and photographs. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have […]
By June Hughes
A safe method of cleaning and preparing beeswax for show or for making into moulds to sell to the public. It details the equipment required, where to get wax, recycling, filtering and cleaning up. Demonstrated with colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your […]
By Wally Shaw
The Snelgrove board is the ideal method of swarm control for the beekeeper who has limited additional equipment, as it does not require a second independent hive. This booklet discusses swarm control and prevention as well as how to use the Snelgrove board, including all the pros and cons. The PDF will be emailed to you once you […]
By Pauline Aslin
Digital Download Booklet
Easy-to-follow instructions on how to make beeswax skin creams for use at home. It gives advice on the equipment and ingredients required to make lip balm, skin balm, cold cream, hand cream and foot cream. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
By Chris Richmond
Make your own solar wax extractor from old pieces of scrap wood found in skips and old furniture. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams and photographs. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Eight wipe-clean, double-sided guides designed specifically for beginner beekeepers.
By Celia Davis, BSc, NDB
Third edition
A comprehensive guide to the origin of the honey bee, major pests and diseases, pollination and hive products.
Keep vital records of your bees and beekeeping management with five record cards.
By Michael Badger MBE
A truly comprehensive guide providing detailed advice for successful heather honey production.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Enjoy an even more economical and eco-friendly alternative to our popular printed subscription. Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine on your phone, tablet or computer.
By Robin Chapman
Mite counting is so much easier with an open mesh floor and removable tray. This project is ideal for the DIY enthusiast and the guide includes drawings and a materials list. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
By Michael Badger MBE
The Morris Board Method of queen rearing is a highly effective way of rearing spare queen bees. A simple method describes how to raise a number of queens without the excessive handling of queen cells. It includes diagrams, colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide to using the board. The PDF will be emailed to […]
By Alison Simms
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.