How else can you help feed the bees?
Honey & Pollen Flora of South Eastern Australia
Understanding the biology of flora and it’s value to honey bees is core knowledge for successful beekeeping and permaculture enthusists.
In full colour, with 680 elegantly designed pages detailing over 500 species, this is a book that every beekeeper and gardner wants in their library.
Trees of Victoria &
Adjoining Areas
This long loved publication is now updated to its 6th edition. The book identifies native trees throughout Victoria and provides a simple summary relating to the trees description, location and often when flowering.
Many commercial and backyard beekeepers carry this book as a quick reference guide to understanding trees in their area.
Stored in your pocket during bush walks, or in the glove box of your car, Leon Costermans “Trees of Victoria & Adjoining Areas” is widely known as the standard introduction to the Victorian bush.
Many commercial and backyard beekeepers carry this book as a quick reference guide to understanding trees in their area.
Stored in your pocket during bush walks, or in the glove box of your car, Leon Costermans “Trees of Victoria & Adjoining Areas” is widely known as the standard introduction to the Victorian bush.
The Bee Friendly Garden
This beautiful publication by Doug Purdie is an essential guide to planting out a bee friendly garden in Australia. Packed with photos and detailed instructions over 200 pages, "The Bee Friendly Garden" is a go-to book for those planning their own garden paradise.
Learn about how bees forage, bee-friendly plants to consider for both large and small gardens and natural pest control options related to companion planting.
Doug Purdie is the co-founder of The Urban Beehive, which manages over 100 hives around Sydney.
Learn about how bees forage, bee-friendly plants to consider for both large and small gardens and natural pest control options related to companion planting.
Doug Purdie is the co-founder of The Urban Beehive, which manages over 100 hives around Sydney.
Want to do more to feed bees?
Chances are you already have a number of nectar-rich, bee-friendly plants in your back yard.
So why not expand this habitat by planting more of what a bee likes?
TIP: Blue, purple and yellow flowers are their favourite colours, and petals with stripes and rings on can help the bees find their way to the central nectar source more easily.
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Bee kind to bees
Ensure bees have access to water for survival; a simple solution like an old pot saucer with rocks can suffice.
Provide shelter for bees during winter and harsh weather conditions. An assortment of old bricks, branches, and bamboo can suffice, but consider enhancing your garden with a stylish bee house or insect hotel.
Minimize the usage of pesticides and herbicides in your garden as these pose risks to bees. Opt for eco-friendly garden supplies.
If you practice organic gardening without chemicals, your local beekeeping group would welcome your support. Offering your land as a feeding ground could be greatly appreciated.
Provide shelter for bees during winter and harsh weather conditions. An assortment of old bricks, branches, and bamboo can suffice, but consider enhancing your garden with a stylish bee house or insect hotel.
Minimize the usage of pesticides and herbicides in your garden as these pose risks to bees. Opt for eco-friendly garden supplies.
If you practice organic gardening without chemicals, your local beekeeping group would welcome your support. Offering your land as a feeding ground could be greatly appreciated.