ARTICLES

Creamed Honey: The Results Are In!

This follow-up post covers our blind tasting results (some real surprises in there!), what worked beautifully, what didn't, and what I’ll be doing differently next time around.

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How to Make Creamed Honey

Learn what creamed honey is, why it’s worth making, and explore 5 simple methods you can try at home - from raw to refined, no fancy gear required.

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Buyer Beware | Part 3

In this series of Buyer Beware articles, I share some personal experiences as well as some pitfalls and challenges that new beekeepers that I have come into contact with have experienced. Buyer Beware | Part 1 focused on getting the right information from the seller prior to making a commitment to purchase nucs or full hives. Buyer Beware | Part 2 focused on what you may be faced with when acquiring 'abandoned' or 'rescue' hives. Now, let's talk about the repercussions of

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Buyer Beware | Part 2

In Buyer Beware Part 2, I share with you what you can expect when you take on 'abandoned hives.

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Buyer Beware | Part 1

In this Buyer Beware article, Part I, the focus is on potential questions to ask the seller prior to purchasing your bees.

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The Dog Kennel Hive | Capel Hive Rescue | Part 2

This is the second installment to our Capel Hive Rescue. Join us as we delve into what an abandoned hive looks like on the inside.

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Registration as a Beekeeper and Local Government Approval

So you’re thinking of becoming a beekeeper. Here are some things to consider prior to embarking on your beekeeping journey. Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD) Bees are livestock and must be registered with DPIRD. Just as cattle, sheep, and pigs are. This is regardless of whether you live on a farm or in the city, or whether you have one hive or hundreds. Here at Carlaminda we are serious about biosecurity and it is against our policy (and the Bios

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