Book description
Imagine hearing the gentle hum of bees while learning how to truly welcome them into your garden-not just for honey, but for the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Richard Rickitt's Beekeeping for Gardeners (a Living Now Award winner and Garden Media Guild finalist) transforms the ancient practice into a deeply relevant, modern mission. This isn't about chasing honey drops; it's about creating thriving habitats where bees, bumblebees, and solitary pollinators can flourish.
Rickitt's audiobook is a revelation. As he guides you through turning window boxes, lawns, and even ponds into bee havens, you'll hear the practical wisdom of a true steward-not a hobbyist chasing golden syrup. He dismantles myths, explaining everything from hive management to winter care with warmth and clarity, but always circling back to ecology: How can this garden serve all pollinators? You'll learn which plants bloom when bees need pollen most, how to weave bee-friendly shrubs into hedges, and why a "wild" meadow matters more than a perfectly manicured lawn.
What makes this audiobook special is its quiet urgency. Rickitt doesn't just list plants; he makes you feel the stakes-how every garden, whether urban rooftop or country plot, becomes a lifeline. You'll find yourself pausing mid-listen to sketch a bee-friendly border on your notepad, or imagining your vegetable patch buzzing with activity. His voice carries the calm confidence of a gardener who's walked the path, making complex topics feel effortlessly doable.
This isn't a dry manual. It's a call to action wrapped in practicality, reminding us that beekeeping is now about partnership, not possession. By the final chapter, you won't just want to plant more lavender-you'll feel equipped to nurture a whole community. For gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone who's ever wondered, "How can I help?"-this audiobook is the gentle, powerful compass you've been waiting for. It's not just about bees; it's about rediscovering your garden as a living, breathing sanctuary.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience