The Wanderer Honey blog

Stories from the hives, beekeeping news and why raw honey is good for you.

What makes our honey different

If you go on a hunt for good quality honey, what would you need to know? So when I get asked what makes my honey different from others, I take a deep breath and provide a short explanation.

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Varroa Mite

What the varroa mite means for Australian beekeepers, and how we protect our hives.

The legend of the Paterson Curse flowers

Many years ago there was a horse farm in South Australia that bred racehorses. This is the story of the purple flower that spread from there.

Bees Events

People keep asking how we know when a “bees event” is happening. Here’s how.

What happens when you eat one teaspoon of honey every day

Honey contains the vitamins, enzymes and minerals your body needs. Here’s why that matters for immunity.

Honey with Black Seed as a Natural Compound with Potential Benefits for COVID-19

As COVID-19 has caused a major global health crisis in different human communities, attention to the natural approaches is significant.

The Tree Readers

There is an extraordinary relationship between farmers and trees. Farmers understand their trees by simply observing them as they nourish and irrigate their land and plants.

The Honey Secret that lies with Mature Trees

Every tree that produces nectar from its flowers is a significant contributor to the honey-making process. In addition, trees can give farmers the most valuable piece of knowledge: how to treat the soil properly to make a living out of…

Tasting honey today? Let’s talk about it…

Honey tasting is essential for the beekeeper, as every honey will taste differently. Some may have more robust flavours than others, some may have bad taste altogether, while others may have the savour of a lifetime experience.

Honey Events

In Australia, beekeepers can experience “Honey Events”. This phenomenon occurs every once in a while in different parts of the Big Red Island (AKA Australia).

What Is Good Honey?

Most of the people who approach me at the markets ask me all sorts of questions. Is the honey pure?

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