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What Is a Micro Honey Harvester and Is It Right for Backyard Beekeepers?
Posted By Michael Johnson,
13/02/2026 00:00 AM A micro honey harvester is a compact extraction system designed for small-scale and backyard beekeepers who want an easier, cleaner way to harvest honey. Unlike large manual or electric spinners, it...
Why you should Consider the Varroa Controller for your Varroa Control
Posted By Michael Johnson,
11/02/2026 17:00 PM Why the Varroa Controller Is Becoming a Game‑Changer for Modern Beekeepers. If you’ve spent any time around bees—or beekeepers—you already know that the Varroa destructor mite is public enemy number...
How to Style Beeswax Candles for a Cozy, Rustic Home Aesthetic
Posted By Michael Johnson,
19/01/2026 09:00 AM Beeswax candles are a simple way to bring warmth and character into your home. Their natural colour, soft glow and subtle honey scent make them perfect for rustic and cosy interiors. If you are...
How to Source Premium Honey for Restaurants: A Chef’s Guide
Posted By Michael Johnson,
15/12/2025 09:00 AM Premium honey has become an essential ingredient for chefs who want to elevate flavour, highlight local produce and add natural sweetness to their menus. The key is choosing a supplier who can...
Why Honey Lemon Ginger Vodka Is Our Best-Selling Spirit (and How to Serve It)
Posted By Michael Johnson,
14/11/2025 09:00 AM Sweet, zesty and perfectly balanced, our Honey Lemon Ginger Vodka has become a local favourite among visitors and regulars alike. Crafted for The Basin Backyard, this small-batch spirit blends...
What Beekeepers Need to Know About Varroa Mite (and How to Treat It)
Posted By Michael Johnson,
12/11/2025 09:00 AM Varroa mites are one of the most serious threats to honey bees worldwide. These tiny red-brown parasites feed on bees, spreading viruses that weaken and destroy colonies. Australian beekeepers now fac...
What Is Liquid Rennet and How to Use It for Home Cheesemaking
Posted By Michael Johnson,
13/10/2025 11:00 AM Liquid rennet is an enzyme used in cheesemaking to help milk separate into curds and whey. It’s an essential ingredient that turns milk from a liquid into a solid mass, forming the base for most...
Mountain Ash Honey: Australia’s Best-Kept Secret in Premium Raw Honey
Posted By Michael Johnson,
09/10/2025 19:00 PM Mountain Ash Honey is one of Australia’s most exclusive single-origin honeys, prized for its delicate floral taste and silky texture. Sourced from Eucalyptus regnans trees that thrive in Victoria and...