The Wild Bee Handbook: The Amazing Lives of Our Wild Species and How to Help Them Thrive

There are over 20,000 species of bee worldwide, of which just seven species are honeybees. In the US alone, there are over 4,000 species of bee, whereas Europe only have nearly 2,000 bee species and the UK has 275.

The Wild Bee Handbook is a practical, illustrated guide that will introduce you to the common wild bees you might find in your garden. Through a handy directory, learn how vital wild bees are to the ecosystem and discover how we can garden to offer them the food and habitat they need. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in biodiversity and sustainable gardening, featuring sections on container gardening, the no-dig method, how to maintain soil health, the principles for rewilding and wildflower gardening for success ­- it doesn't matter how big or small your space, you can still garden to support wild bees.

The Wild Bee Handbook is a celebration of the wild pollinators and a beautifully illustrated, informative guide that will equip you to create a green space to help them thrive. Join the wave of change and learn how to grow sustainability.

Author: Sarah Wyndham-Lewis
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
Published: 05/02/2023
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.3lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781787139183