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Dying Bees (Part II)

There are many theories about the loss of bees, everything from wireless signals, climate, disease, parasites, insecticides and loss of habitat. I think its probably a combination of most of these stressors on the bees. In America bees are dying at some of the highest rates ever recorded—as high as

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Toxic Honey

What can one say about a major paper like the Age, which we would expect both good journalism and some integrity in their reporting. Seriously was the editor asleep on the job and did the journalist think what the heck I’ll just make this as controversial as I can, to

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Why Honey Candies (Crystallises)

I go and buy some lovely honey, it’s runny when I take it home and then after a while it starts to go hard, whats that all about? Does my Honey have sugar in it?How do I de-crystallise it? – Microwave?! These questions, all legitimate, have been asked of me

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Beekeeping

The newest hobby for backyards is beekeeping, what a wonderful thing. For years Councils wouldn’t allow water tanks, chickens and bees. Two of these being the most important things we could do for our environment. But keeping bees does come with responsibilities, as bees are a registered animal and must

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Medicinal Honey Ratings Explained

Its getting harder to know what your buying when it comes to Medicinal or Active honeys. It all started with UMF which had rating like 5+ 10+ 20+ 30+ ect.But now we have MGO and the number look like 200+ 300+ 500+ ect.So what does it all mean and how

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