Beekeeping for Gardeners by Richard Rickitt Cooking With the collection of nectar

With the collection of nectar there is no evidence that there is any selection based on its nutrient value

For example bees in Savannah environments have been found to produce chemicals active against trypanosomes the critical element in Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

It is a practical manual intended for scientists

The book then gives Horridge’s conclusions of what honeybees actually see

Beekeeping for Gardeners by Richard Rickitt Cooking With the collection of nectarA visually captivating guide, essential for all bee enthusiasts and garden lovers. Jekka McVicar (Award winning herb garden designer and author) Beautifully written and lavishly illustrated this is surely the garden bee bible. Dr George McGavin (Entomologist, broadcaster and author) Beekeeping has changed. While once it was a hobby that pursued the rich rewards of honey and wax, many beekeepers now instead seek the gratification of providing the right