PURE HONEY
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HEALTHFUL TONICS
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GOLDEN WAXES
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9th September 2020
John and Yvette, our Woofer, undertook hive inspections yesterday, the first time since Winter began. We left the bees with plenty of their honey (of course) and the fact that they have eaten nearly all of it confirms that there wasn't much else around over Winter. The hive numbers are however beginning to build, the bees seem busy and content (a gentle hive energy emanates) and we are hopeful that rain soon will induce more flowering for them. We think that many plants are still in recovery mode from two years of drought, and of course at low sun spot times, everything is slower and more subdued.
It looks as if we won't have honey until early October this year and it will be interesting to see what flavours they find when we do.
Finally, Happy Birthday to my Mother who would have been 94 today. Mums always remain special.
Pauline
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John and Yvette, our Woofer, undertook hive inspections yesterday, the first time since Winter began. We left the bees with plenty of their honey (of course) and the fact that they have eaten nearly all of it confirms that there wasn't much else around over Winter. The hive numbers are however beginning to build, the bees seem busy and content (a gentle hive energy emanates) and we are hopeful that rain soon will induce more flowering for them. We think that many plants are still in recovery mode from two years of drought, and of course at low sun spot times, everything is slower and more subdued.
It looks as if we won't have honey until early October this year and it will be interesting to see what flavours they find when we do.
Finally, Happy Birthday to my Mother who would have been 94 today. Mums always remain special.
Pauline
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We seek to produce fresh and healthful produce with careful management of all our resources. Our property has been entirely pesticide-free for over 10 years and we only use organic, composted inputs to build soil health and engender nutrient-rich, tasty produce whilst also growing many flower types for the bees and herbal distillations.
We are grateful for the guidance of like-minded consultants, help from our beloved Woofer and also friends not adverse to a spot of hard work! The natural cycles of weather encourage us to keep learning. They also challenge us, and our plantings, to adapt and thrive! |
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All direct from our busy bees and Beekeeper at Rose Cottage, Auburn Vale, NSW.
