We did this course (Make Your Own Nuc). Very worthwhile and Phil answered all our questions. Provide plenty of advice and we left with a...

Swarming is normal. Honeybee swarms are a normal sign of a productive and strong honeybee colony. When a colony swarms, the colony splits...

Hi Phil, I wanted to thank you for the fun, informative, hands on session today. I thought it was really interesting, well presented and...

Before you raise any Queens you need to raise Drones. Drones have got some bad press! They are considered a drain on the beehive...

Are you preparing to do the first Spring inspection of your hive? One thing you may encounter is queen cells. For anyone starting...

Beekeepers get stung! It is considered a workplace hazard that needs to be safely managed. Usually, the first few stings of the new...

Reducing bee swarms in Spring is the #1 concern of beekeepers. Last week’s blog post outlined eight things that stimulate swarming. Today...

The best place to begin when thinking about Spring Management of your beehive is knowing factors that lead to swarming. What leads to...

The honey bee industry is an economically important sector of the agricultural industry. In Australia. There are about 30,000 beekeepers...

Mid-winter and looking forward to spring! Hi, I go through the same feelings every year. At the end of Autumn, I am looking forward to a...

In Your Beehive. June is the month with the shortest days of the year. It is a great time to light up the backyard fire pit or have a...

How are your bees? At this time of the year, preparing bee hives for overwintering is on everyone’s mind. How is the strength of your...

The days are becoming shorter, and Queen’s egg production reduces further. The brood nest reduces, and there are reducing bee numbers....

With days becoming shorter, Queen's egg production reduces, reducing brood nest size. Worker bees start forcing almost all drones out of...

Today, we honour beekeeper Gretchen Wheen. Gretchen had a sharp mind and generous spirit, along with a passion for bees and beekeeping. ....

I am very pleased to be involved in the beekeeping community in South Australia as the winner of the Community Empowerment award for...

Goodbye Summer. As Summer comes to a close, it is time to think about the beekeeping year ahead. Do a final summer inspection of your bee...

What is happening in my hive in January? Summer brings with it the fantastic possibility of honey. Some take a few surplus honey frames...

What is happening in your hive in the Summertime (Southern Hemisphere)? Long summer days with extended daylight helps the Queen’s egg...

The Longest Day. Southern Hemisphere Summer Solstice December 21 is nearly here. With days of extended daylight, your Queen’s egg...