Backyard Bees

05/01/2023

We have an abundance of strawberries with the warmer weather finally arriving. As a result the farm shop will be open 7 days a week for the foreseeable future (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm).

05/11/2022

Warm weather must be back. Nice sized swarm caught and rehoused.

07/08/2022

Not a great way to start a new beekeeping season…

28/06/2022

https://www.9news.com.au/national/varroa-destructor-mite-newcastle-port-bees-honeybees-biosecurity-zone-nsw-national-news/761f3d6e-f835-45f9-8316-20b4bce8469a?ocid=Social-9News&fs=e&s=cl

Biosecurity zone set up after deadly honeybee parasite detected in NSWBy Nick Pearson8:12pm Jun 25, 2022 Tweet Facebook Mail A parasite responsible for the widespread deaths of honeybees around the world has been detected in Australia.The Varroa mite, also known as the Varroa destructor, was spotted...

10/02/2022

Not bee related but well worth taking the time to read. Really powerful.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/08/my-nephew-was-beautiful-and-courageous-the-love-and-acceptance-of-his-family-was-not-enough?CMP=soc_567&fbclid=IwAR3xbfDo_27QcPoOrjRQjOUjYX8O6FiLJUex2yJD5EzWPve0WBD3-pAMTH8

We as parliamentarians have the power to shape that world. What message do we want to send to our kids?

06/02/2022

30/01/2022

The Far Side- always good for a laugh

23/01/2022

Rough day with the bees