Mead Making Recipe Words by Gavin Smith Honey mixed with hot water ( not boiling) is the base sugar. On its own it develops a limited mead. Proportions develop by measuring the specific gravity of your mixed base with your hydrometer. Start with three litres and one kilo honey. Measure and decide what wine you prefer….
Beeing Australian Words by Gavin Smith Beeing Australian is a bit like our human population, diverse in many aspects but with one difference, most of our bees have been here for many millennia possibly 120,000,000. Bees evolved from wasps. Wasps are carnivores. As flowers developed, wasps found pollen protein to be as nutritious as their…
The Beemergency Project – NUCLEUS HIVES FOR THE BUSH Words by Gavin Smith It seems an age since our last gathering. Sydney Club has donated a thousand dollars to help kick start the Beemergency Project. Thank you all for your generosity. As well as the long drought bush fires and floods added further destruction of…
Whilst the medicinal properties of honey have been touted for millennia, there is now increasing scientific evidence for its usage in all sorts of medical conditions. From protective effects against oesophageal perforation in children who mischievously swallow button batteries to treating leg ulcers, come and listen to a fun and entertaining illustrated podcast of why…
Our last meeting on native bees was a real success so we thought we’d do it again! To ensure the future sustainability of our food security and the equilibrium of our natural, we need to understand more than ever the needs of our native pollinators and engage in community action to ensure their survival and…