October 14, 2026
The barely-controlled chaos of Liz Fraser's garden in Spring.
October 14, 2026
Categories

Book review: Rewilding Suburbia

What if your garden could be an ecosystem? Volunteer Liz Fraser reviews Mel Logozzo’s Rewilding Suburbia, exploring how embracing a little wildness, welcoming wildlife and letting go of the urge to keep everything tidy can bring biodiversity to our backyards — creating habitat for bees, pollinators and countless other creatures along the way.
Do you like it?
Read more
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Categories

Varroa mites, bees, and our future: Where have all the bees gone?

Bilpin’s apple crop failure highlights the impact of Varroa mite on wild honey bees. In this article we explore pollination resilience, Darwinian beekeeping and breeding more resilient bees.
Do you like it?
Read more
September 2, 2026
A native been takes a pollen bath in Charlie Blumer's garden. Image by Peter Abbott.
September 2, 2026
Categories

In praise of… pollination!

Varroa has highlighted Australia's reliance on pollination. But honey bees are only part of the story. What does pollination security look like?
Do you like it?
Read more
August 25, 2026
A blue banded bee on a purple flower.
August 25, 2026
Categories

Highlights from the 2026 Australian Native Bee Association Conference

New discoveries, growing interest and some sobering warnings: the latest native bee research reveals both hope and challenges.
Do you like it?
Read more