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
Tag: local honey
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
Yummy honey and crumpets galore!
Winter has to be all about honey on crumpets, right? Those holey creations are made for the sweet goodness of local, raw honey. Piping hot, the honey melts into the porous, fluffy crumpets, and voila, instantly cosy and warming on a winter’s day. I’ve come up with some suggestions to up your crumpet game this … Continue reading Yummy honey and crumpets galore!
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
Bee merry
It's Christmas time, and what better way to celebrate than by making honeycake biscuits. Read on for how to create your very own festive treats with your favourite honey from BUUKAAR WAARUUNG Boutique Apiary. If you are dreaming of a snowy-white Christmas with all the traditional fare and festivities, these honeycake biscuits are sure to … Continue reading Bee merry
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
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