Bee and Allotment Books
The Red Mason Bee: Taking the Sting Out of Beekeeping
Publisher: Osmia Publications (Paperback - Dec 2000)
Author: Christopher O'Toole
Christopher O'Toole, an expert from Oxford University, has spent many years studying the Red Mason Bee and is passionate about its value in the garden. The book describes the natural history of the Red Mason Bee and how we can encourage this useful pollinator into our gardens, allotments, polytunnels and glasshouses. The book is written to compliment the Red Mason Bee nest boxes which are sold by the Oxford Bee Company.
The Allotment Book
Publisher: Collins (Hardcover - 3 April 2006 / Paperback - 4 Feb 2008)
Author: Andi Clevely
Whether you want to grow the freshest organic food, find a space to breathe or a place for community spirit, an allotment is endlessly rewarding. This book is a good place to start and covers: planning your plot; choosing what to grow; cultivation techniques and an allotment calendar.
