Author: Thu Nguyen
VicHoney
We are VicHoney, the online presence of Upper Beaconsfield Apiaries.We are a family-run boutique bee and organic honey apiary based 50km south east of Melbourne in the foothills of The Dandenongs.Our aim is to produce the highest quality Australian eucalyptus organic honey through our own well managed beehives.Our organic honey is cold-extracted and is NOT…
Walkabout Apiaries
All family members are involved in the different aspects of the business whether we are rearing queen bees, harvesting honey, producing beeswax candles or Mead. On market days it is all hands on deck and the Grandchildren often get involved too.Bees have taught us to be a close family, to work harmoniously and productively to…
Blue Tree Honey Farm
Blue Tree Honey Farm is situated on the hills overlooking the Tarwin River at Dumbalk, South Gippsland region of Victoria. Our produce is grown as Organically as possible, (Not certified) with no chemicals or pesticides used on the garden. All Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Sauces are made with produce grown on our farm or sourced…
Backyard Honey
It started in the family’s backyard, when Melbourne’s Backyard Honey beekeepers, Peter and Jane Dyer, realised that while many people dreamed of having beehives and harvesting their own pure raw unheated honey, they often did not have the time or apiary experience required.Inspired by this, Peter and Jane Dyer pursued their beekeeping passion and developed…
The Urban Bee Co
The Urban Bee Co started as a Christmas present of a beehive to my husband in 2018. Talis had been begging me for a while to let him have a beehive. However, reflecting back, I suppose that my hesitance was based on a naive understanding and fear of bees. If we think about it, for…
Teralba Park Honey
Whilst living on a small suburban block in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, I purchased my first beehive from Facebook marketplace. I was new to beekeeping but excitedly welcomed our my first hive which has grown into a hobby that brings joy and passion everyday.I started with a singular flow style hive however found love…
Ka Ra Studio
We create furniture that’s serious in quality, but full of fun, lighthearted charm.Furniture that’s pared back yet playful, whilst being flexible, to fit smaller spaces.Furniture that’s made locally by a selection of Melbourne’s incredibly talented makers — with our home planet in mind, using sustainable materials.Furniture designed to bring joy to your space, to make…
Matso’s
Starting life as Australia’s most remote brewery at our spiritual home in Broome WA, Matso’s is now enjoyed at pubs, bars and backyards right across the country. In 2023, we decided to bring the complete Matso’s experience to the other side of the country, opening Matso’s Sunshine Coast QLD. Inspired by our original, our second…
Green and Gold: How Australian Renewable Energy Companies are Powering the Future
In the face of escalating climate crises and the pressing need for sustainable development, it is widely acknowledged that Australia need to move to an efficient, renewable-based energy system. Australia, with its abundant natural resources, is at the forefront of this transition, harnessing the power of the elements to fuel a cleaner, greener future. This…
From Bush to Bottle: The Journey of Australian Botanicals in Skincare
In the heart of Australia’s diverse ecosystems, from its sprawling deserts to lush rainforests, lies a treasure trove of botanical wonders. These natural ingredients, unique to the Australian environment are revolutionizing the skincare industry, offering benefits that are not just skin deep but rooted in the very essence of nature. This article embarks on a…
Cedar Creek Orchard
Cedar Creek Orchard is a 45ha property, which is nestled in the hills just outside the town of Picton, in Wollondilly Shire. The land was purchased by Hugo Silm (an immigrant from Estonia) in 1937, and it was first used as a poultry farm. The first fruit trees (apples) were planted in 1940. Hugo’s son,…
Redfern Raw
The sustainability movement is not something new, it’s a conscious ethos to make contributions back into our environment. To lighten our footprint upon the Earth. Cottage industries, producing locally, enabling people to buy locally, therefore reducing our dependence on mass-industries that are grossly inefficient.We here at Redfern Raw apply this ethos to our approach to…
Little Willow Lavender Farm
Little Willow Lavender farm is our little piece of paradise located in the rich farming land of the Liverpool Plains Shire North West Slopes and Plains Region of New South Wales.The land of 7 acres includes our home, work sheds and approximately 1 acre of garden. The soil is amazing on the block, they say…
The Urban Beehive
Established in 2010 by beekeepers Vicky Brown and Doug Purdie, The Urban Beehive is driven by a deep desire to protect pollinating bees in Sydney, in the knowledge that this will ensure the city’s health and – ultimately – its survival. Today, we have over a hundred beehives, and we are partnered with some of…
Hunter Lavender Farm
Inspiring positive emotions and improving your well-being by creating all-natural lavender products for you to enjoy and offering a multi-sensory lavender experience like no other – for you to breathe the fragrant breeze, taste the delicate flavour of lavender, and admire the beautiful fields of lavender.After years of Sydney’s hustle and bustle, the dream of…
Maryvale Lavender Farm
Maryvale Lavender Farm was established in 1998 by Stephan and Mary Parson. The farm is situated at Coolagolite on the beautiful and unique Sapphire Coast and is home to 10,000 lavender plants. We have a northerly aspect with an impressive view of Gulaga Mountain.Visitors are most welcome to call in for a chat and visit…
Wyoming Lavender Estate
Here at Wyoming Lavender Estate we grow, harvest & distill our own Lavender. We are located in Mount Russell, near Inverell NSW and manufacture a range of products using our Lavender. We are open from Mon-Sat 9.30am – 2.30pm, we would love you to drop in and say hi. Our shop is based in Wyoming’s…
Hachibee Honey
Hachibee Honey is a family owned and run business based in North East Victoria, Australia.We chose to live in the North Eastern region of Victoria due to the area’s great beekeeping potential. That was ten years ago. Since then, we have come a long way. After starting from scratch in the early days, we have…
Sawyer’s Apiaries Epic Honey
Sawyer’s Apiaries is a family owned; family run bee farm operating out of WA since 1947. Our beehives follow the flowering cycles of WA’s native flora. We collect honey from as far south as Ravensthorpe and as far north as Cervantes. We produce a pure product, free of any chemicals, pesticides, insecticides or additives. Each…
The Rare Honey Company
We are a small, family owned and operated beekeeping company located in the beautiful and remote south west corner of Western Australia.Our honey is 100% pure, raw and unprocessed straight from the beehive to the jar. The Rare Honey Company carefully selects only the most pristine environments to keep our bees; from the 300 year…
Save Our Bees
Our Raw Honey is 100% pure, natural, rich and full flavoured produced in our apiary Sydney.Our raw honey is extracted from our beehives located in a private backyard bee garden in Bardwell Park, an inner west suburb of Sydney Australia, on the hill side of Bardwell Valley over looking Earlwood and Kingsgrove. We call it…
Made in Lismore
Made in Lismore is a bricks and mortar store (and an online marketplace) showcasing products created with decoupage, mosaics, art resin, alcohol ink, acrylic paint and anything paper! Homewares, candles, stationery, packaging, Christmas decorations, planters, hand printed tea towels and scarves, kids clothing and accessories. Craft kits, craft supplies, and workshops along with custom made…
Orara Valley Honey
Orara Valley Honey was founded in 2008 when the owner Glenn Locke, rekindled a childhood interest in beekeeping by setting up a few beehives at Karangi, just west of Coffs Harbour.The business has gradually grown to approximately 100 production hives and is still located in the Orara Valley at Nana Glen.Our natural, local raw honey…
Clayridge Honey
Clayridge Honey is unprocessed, raw, 100% pure and completely natural honey straight from our beehives.Our bees roam the untouched pristine bushland on the South Coast and Southern Highlands of NSW collecting pure and natural nectar (which is converted to honey) and pollen (used mainly to make beeswax).The flavours or varieties offered by us are dependent…