The Superpowers of Manuka Honey We know that honey has a lot going for it, but what makes manuka honey so special? Native to the antipodes, this variety of honey has countless antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant medicinal benefits and qualities.
Manuka-Away Acne What does a very special honey variety from Australia and New Zealand have to do with the zits, pimples and acne that plague us from puberty until… um, forever? If you’re anything like me, the uprising of a
Manuka Honey: Healer of Wounds Maybe some of you have seen those little jars of mysterious, dark-coloured honey in health food stores and thought: what the heck is so special about manuka honey!? Native to the antipodes, this variety of
The Life of a Beekeeper: Shafiq’s Farm, Fiji One of my all-time favourite activities is to visit beekeepers in other countries. I love nothing more than spending time basking in their wisdom, meeting their bees, and learning new ways and
Destinations for Bee Lovers: The Beehive, Fiji Being on Asia’s doorstep is a complete blessing. In the past year or two, I have made a few trips to different Asian countries and each time I have been delighted, amazed, well-fed,
The Vital Energy of Young Beekeepers I recently introduced you to the miraculous group of young people based near Richmond in Tasmania, the Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers. They are a force to be reckoned with; they are smart, caring, positive, and
Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers: Pearls of Wisdom Recently, I introduced you to my friends the Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers. Over the past couple of years, I have had a great deal to do with beekeepers, young and older, in Tasmania; this is
The Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers They might be young, but nothing is stopping the kids in this photo. Wise beyond their years, environmentally aware, bright spirited and hard working – meet the Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers! Over the past couple of years,
WHY DO BEEKEEPERS CHARGE FOR LIVE BEE REMOVAL? By Hilary Kearney from Girl Next Door Honey While it’s true that some hobbyist beekeepers will gleefully remove a colony of bees for free, many beekeepers charge for live bee removal. This inconsistency
The Spirit of Environmentalism Although I have many friends who find deep nourishment in their relationship with God (and gods), and I am utterly respectful of their beliefs, I am not a religious guy myself. However, this doesn’t mean I’m
