Australian stingless native bees

My Flowers bring all the Bees to the Yard

August 25, 2021 in Insects in the Garden

Here are a list of some of my favourite bee attracting plants. When I say bee I mean all bees. Some plants will attract European bees and some will attract native bees. I don’t discriminate, I love them all and want all of them visiting my garden! This list is not exhaustive it’s just a list to get you started.

Macadamia tetraphylla

August 25, 2021 in Australian Native Plants, Fruit Trees

Macadamia tetraphylla is native to southern Queensland and northern New South Wales and is now classed as a vulnerable in the wild. Macadamia tetraphylla has a higher sugar content than Macadamia integrifolia. Having a higher sugar content makes it really yummy when eaten raw but can lead to burning when used in baking.

All about Bees

July 09, 2021 in Garden Talk, Insects in the Garden

Bees pollinate over a third of the food we eat. Unfortunately, bee populations all over the world are declining which in turn is affecting the availability of our food.