Saima Ali’s photos of hive of activity

Saima Ali (www.saimaali.com…) has provided some beautiful photos of the recent hive of activity and some are here. Close up egg nest with hand and queen bee egg Hive, bees, eggs, resin . . . wow  Read More

Road gardens save lives

We’re saving lives with our road gardens. Here’s why. Air quality in Western Sydney has reached several important health thresholds for a pollutant (called, “Nox”) and particulate pollution, and population projections and lack of public transport options will result in more high pollution days. Several NSW Government Reports have reported that high air pollution days are linked to respiratory failures resulting in an average... Read More

Sustainable Books

Sustainable Food – Limited offer – Signed copies Signed copies Email me directly here to place an order (price to be announced), and I will reply with order details and upon payment mail you a signed copy. Other orders You can also order unsigned copies direct from the publisher at CHOICE Books Sustainable House 2nd Edition – Limited offer – Signed copies Signed copies Email me directly here to place an order for $45 plus postage,... Read More

Split bee hive goes to Surry Hills

Hive placed on table under tree with holes in hive still blocked up Asylum Centre gardeners with new bee hive - L to R: Chris, Stef, Jessica, Vera The bees venture forth from their hive front door Native Stinglees Bee in flight at Asylum Centre; notice tiny sacs on back legs to carry pollen: photo Jessica Perini On Saturday Jessica Perini came over to pick up the split bee hive and together we went with it to the Asylum Seekers Centre of NSW in  Surry... Read More

Splitting the Hive – Envirotube video

Here is the “Splitting the Hive” video as it appears on Envirotube. To understand more about native bee keeping go to www.aussiebee.com…  Read More