Patrice and Dani discuss some fascinating research into whether or not honeybees develop collective personalities, and marvel at the intricacies of the research . They also chat about why beekeepers use smokers, and examine the best materials to use for smoking. And of course they have a recipe for you, this time for sweet potatoes baked with honey.
Production: Lucienne Joy
Music: Heidi Prichard
Patrice’s bees are an important part of her biodynamic farm Elmswood in the Upper Hunter Valley, NSW. She sells honey during a good honey flow season, available www.patricenewell.com.au.
Find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/patricenewellgarlicfarm and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patricenewellgarlicfarm/
Dani’s bees live around Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and next to Mt Royal NP. Dani is a bee researcher and educator who co-authored the 'Australian Native Bees' AgGuide and runs courses and coaching for women keen to finesse their beekeeping skills. Find her on Twitter and https://www.instagram.com/timetobee_dani/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Time2Bee