The bee season has officially begun with first hive inspections on a few sunny days recently (ahead of some very wintry weather with rain and wind chill). Coming off the back of a very dry summer and autumn, and still below-average winter rains, the bees are actually doing quite well. I ensured the bees were … Continue reading Spring has sprung and the bees are buzzing
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pollen party season
photo: male tree pollen catkins https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/living-collections/forests-and-trees/forest-100 According to the calendar, it’s still winter here in August, but really, it’s ‘sprinter’ - that time of year when the days suddenly have a bit more warmth in them, the sun begins to shine a little more, but there’s still quite a few rainy days. You can feel … Continue reading pollen party season
autumn is ‘Pack down’ time
What’s been happening in the hives for autumn, and what am I doing in the apiary as we progress towards winter (not that it feels much like late autumn weather right now!)? ‘Pack down’ time As the long days of summer turn into the milder, shorter days of autumn, it’s time to take off the … Continue reading autumn is ‘Pack down’ time
Like water for bees
In the midst of summer here in Australia, it’s the perfect time to consider the importance of water for bees, and the value of water in bee nutrition and health. Honey bees forage for water for two purposes, in addition to individual requirements. One is to use it to dilute honey so that honey can … Continue reading Like water for bees
All about honey
What is honey? A thick, golden liquid produced by European honey bees (Apis mellifera), and a small number of warm-climate native bee species, honey is made using the nectar of flowering plants and is stored in the hive for eating during winter and times of scarcity. Locally, in western Victoria, honey is very much a seasonal … Continue reading All about honey
are you waggling for world bee day?
What is World Bee Day? The main purpose of World Bee Day events is to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for our survival. Simply proclaiming World Bee Day does not do much for bees and other pollinators; the main work of safeguarding their existence still needs to be undertaken. World … Continue reading are you waggling for world bee day?
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