Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time

Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time - Paperback

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Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time

Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time - Paperback

by Jill Lightner , Dave Hunter
$24.95
Sale price  $24.95 Regular price 

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by Jill Lightner (Author), Dave Hunter (Author)

The bestselling guide on how to attract and raise solitary bees in your backyard



  • Fully revised new edition of bestselling instructional guide

  • New chapter on leaf bees plus expanded coverage of other native bees, key pests, and native plants

  • New sidebars about current research, pollination topics, and more

Mason Bee Revolution is more than a guide to pollination--it's a call to action for protecting our food systems, ecosystems, and future. A comprehensive update of the bestselling original, this new edition features expanded instruction, fresh insights, and vibrant full-color photography throughout.

With over 35 years of experience through his company, Crown Bees, author Dave Hunter introduces readers to the remarkable world of mason and leaf bees--native pollinators capable of visiting up to 2,000 flowers a day. Their gentle nature makes them easy to raise in gardens, parks, and urban spaces, and their impact on food crops and native flora is unmatched.

This edition includes new or expanded chapters on leaf bees, identifying and managing pests, cultivating bee-friendly habitats, and supporting other wild bees across North America. Readers will also find updated research, expert insights, and practical tips on using native plants to attract and sustain pollinators.

Perfect for gardeners, educators, and conservationists alike, Mason Bee Revolution, 2nd Edition, empowers everyone to play a part in rebuilding healthy pollinator networks--and securing a thriving, sustainable planet.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 6.9 IN
Publication Date: November 20, 2025
ISBN9781680517101
Author Jill Lightner , Dave Hunter
PublisherSkipstone Press
GenreHobbies & interests
FormatPaperback
PublishedNovember 2025
Edition2
LanguageENG- English
Pages176
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Dave Hunter

Dave Hunter is an author, musician, and journalist. He is the author of several popular books about guitars, amps, and effects, including Star Guitars and 365 Guitars, Amps & Effects You Must Play, as well as Fender: 75 Years and Fender Stratocaster: 70 Years. A regular contributor to Guitar Player and Vintage Guitar magazines, he resides in Kittery, Maine.

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