Rural land for bee sites. We are looking for bee sites on private rural land in South Australia. Would you like to host some bees...

Winter is usually the slowest beekeeping season as there is little to do. Also, opening hives in winter can chill the brood and have a...

(Report from the Mt Pleasant Farmers Market - World Bee Day) The market is a buzz for bee day! A cool autumn morning saw the start of the...

World Bee Day Celebrations Bring the children - bring the grandchildren! Wear yellow 0r your best bee outfit Saturday 21st May. 8 am to...

The Winter Cluster. The temperature inside the winter cluster is generated by the movement of bees and the consumption of honey. Bees at...

World Bee Day at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market in 2022. Celebrate World Bee Day with a Beekeeping Experience at the Mt Pleasant Farmers...

There are basic requirements for successful wintering. These include the right location, adequate stores of honey and pollen, a good...

We are very excited to announce our new 2022 Spring Beekeeping education program. "Spring Beehive Management" is back, starting in...

Yes, predicting the future population of your beehive is possible. Do you have an expanding population? More eggs and larvae than capped...

“Thank You” Make Your Own Queens: March 18-19 Beekeeper Training 2022 completed. Thank you to everyone who came along to the “Make Your...

Nucleus colonies, called ‘nucs” are a smaller version of a full-depth Langstroth hive. Such nucs might have three to five frames. Nucs...

The Make Your Own Queens two-day training is going to be at Meldanda on March 18-19, 2022. We are looking forward to Kevin Tracy,...

Good Bee Nutrition. All animals, including humans and honey bees, require ten essential protein components (amino acids). Honey bees...

What is happening in your hive in the Summertime? Long summer days with extended daylight helps the Queen’s egg production to be at a...

Sick of bee stings? Beekeepers get stung! Have you come across a beekeeper who says, “I love my bees”, but the bees never love them back?...

Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or just a novice I highly recommend Adelaide Bee Sales, if you’re after quality bees from a...

Just about to start another popular "Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping". Keen students, lots of good discussion and a few things at the...

Are you ready to move BEYOND the basics of beekeeping? In February 2022, there is an opportunity to spend time with Kevin Tracy, a...

Commercial beekeepers always have nucs available to support their production hives. Recreational beekeepers can do the same. Have your...

Swarming and aggressive stinging bees are probably the most common problems that can lead to disputes with neighbours. The best practice...