City Bee Australia Honey Bees

City Bee Australia Honey Bees Producing delicious urban honey and also specializing in breeding good quality queen bees.

Even in the quiet of winter, we’ve been hard at work — and we’re excited to finally share something sweet.Our website is...
17/06/2025

Even in the quiet of winter, we’ve been hard at work — and we’re excited to finally share something sweet.

Our website is now live!

If the chilly weather keeps you from visiting our Honey Hut, don’t worry — you can still explore our handcrafted honey, learn about our beehive hosting services, queen bee breeding, and the heart behind everything we do.

From backyard bees to beautiful raw honey — it all starts with a passion for nature and community.

🐝 Visit us at https://citybee.com.au/— where the warmth of honey and hard work lives all year round.

City Bee is a family-run beekeeping business in Ringwood, specialising in queen bee breeding through careful selection and grafting. We offer raw honey, bees' products, sustainable hive hosting, and local bee services that support nature in the city.

Brrr… it’s winter time! Our busy bees are having a little nap, and so are we.A big thank you to Nicole Allemand and mum ...
05/06/2025

Brrr… it’s winter time! Our busy bees are having a little nap, and so are we.
A big thank you to Nicole Allemand and mum for the tea towel now sitting on our table — it makes our honey hut feel extra cosy!

We’ve also added some tiny buzzing bees around to keep things cheerful.
Don’t forget to rug up this winter… and pair your favourite tea with our honey! 🍯🐝🧣

World Bee Day — A Tough Season for Our BeesToday, on World Bee Day, we want to do more than celebrate bees — we want to ...
20/05/2025

World Bee Day — A Tough Season for Our Bees

Today, on World Bee Day, we want to do more than celebrate bees — we want to speak honestly.

This season has been one of the most difficult since we began our beekeeping journey.
Unusually dry conditions, extreme weather swings, and the looming threat of Varroa mites have all taken a heavy toll on our hives.

Some days, the flowers just didn’t bloom.
Some days, the bees struggled to fly.
And the hardest part? Watching healthy colonies weaken, knowing that more challenges are still ahead.

But we’re not giving up.
We stand with the bees — and with every small beekeeper doing their best to keep these tiny pollinators alive.

What can you do?

Support your local beekeeper

Buy raw, local honey

Plant bee-friendly flowers

Stay informed about the Varroa mite crisis

Together, we can make a difference — one hive, one flower, one choice at a time.

Thank you for standing with the bees.

This Mother’s Day feels extra sweet.Our second baby joined the family recently, and just like that—I became a mum of two...
10/05/2025

This Mother’s Day feels extra sweet.
Our second baby joined the family recently, and just like that—I became a mum of two.

Between the newborn cuddles and the buzzing of our beehives, I’m reminded of how beautiful and busy motherhood can be.

Bees work together with love, care, and tireless devotion—just like mums do.
To all the incredible mothers (and queen bees) out there, I see you, I feel you, and I celebrate you.

Wishing you a Mother’s Day full of warmth, sweetness, and a little peace if you’re lucky. 🥳

Surprise! A Full Bee Colony in a Possum BoxA customer recently reached out after discovering bees in their old possum bo...
09/05/2025

Surprise! A Full Bee Colony in a Possum Box

A customer recently reached out after discovering bees in their old possum box—and it turns out, they’ve been there for quite a while.

This wasn’t just a recent swarm. The colony had already built extensive combs and stored a fair amount of honey, indicating they’ve been living there for awhile.

We’ll be carefully relocating this established colony into proper hive gear to give them a safe new home.

Bees never stop working – even in a possum box!!!!

26/04/2025
Our Honey Hut is open this Easter long weekend!!!
18/04/2025

Our Honey Hut is open this Easter long weekend!!!

Getting our bees ready for winter – disease and Varroa mite checks are essential!This rooftop hive in Port Melbourne has...
05/04/2025

Getting our bees ready for winter – disease and Varroa mite checks are essential!
This rooftop hive in Port Melbourne has been inspected and is no Varroa.

As responsible beekeepers, we believe every colony deserves the best chance to thrive. Regular health checks aren’t just routine—they’re our commitment to the bees, our community, and the future of safe, sustainable beekeeping in Australia.

Our honey hut is taking a short break today as we welcome a new little "honeybee" into our family! Just like our bees nu...
08/03/2025

Our honey hut is taking a short break today as we welcome a new little "honeybee" into our family! Just like our bees nurture their newest members, we’re taking some time to care for ours.

Thank you for your understanding and support—we’ll be back soon, ready to share more sweet moments with you!!!!

03/03/2025

The new genetic line of queen bees seems to be doing well. Beautiful brood pattern.

01/03/2025

As beekeepers, we are not just caretakers of bees—we are also part botanists, environmentalists, and entomologists. Understanding the plants around us is essential, as they provide the nectar and pollen that sustain our bees, which in turn produce honey and other valuable byproducts. At the same time, we witness firsthand how climate change is reshaping our environment and affecting our way of life.

This season has been the most challenging in our beekeeping careers. Unseasonal rainfall has disrupted flowering cycles, preventing plants from producing enough nectar and pollen. Without these natural food sources, we have been forced to hand-feed our bees with sugar syrup and pollen substitutes just to keep them alive. You may have also noticed the erratic temperature shifts and unusual weather patterns—these changes don’t just impact agriculture but ripple through entire ecosystems.

Beekeepers have a deep and symbiotic connection with farmers, whether they are tending backyard gardens in urban areas or managing large-scale agricultural operations. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, directly impacting crop yields and biodiversity. In turn, farmers provide diverse floral resources for bees, making it a mutually beneficial relationship.

When we talk about the environment, we must recognize that everything is interconnected. Changes in land use, pesticide application, and climate conditions all influence the survival of pollinators. As beekeepers, we are on the frontlines of these environmental shifts, witnessing firsthand how imbalances can threaten both pollinators and food production.

By working together—beekeepers, farmers, and communities—we can foster a healthier environment, protect biodiversity, and ensure a sustainable future for both bees and agriculture. Taking care of our surroundings isn’t just about preserving nature; it’s about creating a balanced ecosystem where both pollinators and people can thrive.

Forget wax moth worries—focus on better beekeeping!!!! 🐝🐝🐝
02/02/2025

Forget wax moth worries—focus on better beekeeping!!!! 🐝🐝🐝

🚀 Introducing Wax Guardian – The Natural Solution to Protect Your Beehives! 🐝🌱

Beekeepers, say goodbye to wax moth damage! After years of research and testing, I’m excited to launch Wax Guardian – a 100% natural and organic solution that prevents wax moth larvae from destroying your frames.

🔬 How does it work?
Wax Guardian uses a naturally occurring bacteria that effectively stops both greater and lesser wax moth species, protecting your frames inside and outside the hive.

✅ Safe for bees 🐝
✅ Organic and chemical-free 🌱
✅ Effective & easy to use 💪

Protect your investment and keep your bees thriving with Wax Guardian! Available now at

https://www.bensbees.com.au/shop/wax-guardian

Tag a beekeeper who needs this! 🏷️👇

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4B Greenwood Avenue
Melbourne, VIC
3134

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