Please never take a herb unless you have consulted a practitioner. All information shared on this page is for interest and further education is encouraged.
Sharing the love of herbs and their incredible uses, being medicinal, culinary, crafty and all about growing them.
24/02/2026
Creating a bee watering station is a simple and meaningful way to provide clean drinking water for the bees and support the whole life of the hive.
Here are 7 really easy bee watering stations you can set out at home: (in comments)
24/02/2026
The waiting game
Such important little creatures 🐝
24/02/2026
A lot of people ask why bee removals cost more than a normal pest job, so here’s the honest breakdown:
🐝 It’s NOT extermination
We do live removals. That means carefully saving the bees, the queen, and the hive — not killing them.
🛠️ It’s skilled, hands-on work
Bee removals often involve cutting into walls, roofs, trees, or tight spaces and then repairing or sealing areas afterward.
⏱️ It takes hours — sometimes days
Finding the queen, removing comb, relocating bees, and making sure they don’t return isn’t quick work.
🧰 Specialised equipment & experience
Protective gear, hive boxes, tools, transport, and years of knowledge all go into doing it safely.
⚠️ High risk
Working at heights, inside buildings, and around defensive colonies comes with real danger — for both the beekeeper and the property owner.
🌍 It protects the environment
You’re not just paying for a service — you’re helping preserve pollinators that are essential to our food system.
💛 Saving bees isn’t cheap — but it’s worth it.
A proper removal prevents future infestations, property damage, and unnecessary bee deaths.
📩 If you have bees, don’t spray — call a professional.
12/01/2026
🚫 Please don’t block wall vents if bees are active.
This traps the colony inside and forces them deeper into walls or ceilings.
Result: angry bees, honey leaks, expensive repairs.
✔ Proper removal prevents damage
✔ Bees are relocated safely
If you see bee traffic — stop and get advice first.
📞 Lucky Bee Farm
12/01/2026
Bees are vital to agriculture! Please contact Luke if you need assistance in removing hives.
Bees at your home or business? 🐝
Don’t spray. Don’t block them in.
Lucky Bee Farm offers:
✔️ Safe bee removals
✔️ Fast response
✔️ Ethical relocation
📞 065 852 4310
📍 Gauteng
Protect people. Save the bees.
06/11/2025
He found out there was cat food available through the window 😀
08/09/2025
03/07/2025
Sprung babies 😀 mixed brassica shoots
03/07/2025
24/11/2024
Beautiful elderflowers are now in full blossom. Elderflower champagne or syrup is delicious. See recipe below.
https://www.organicgypsy.co.za/homemade-elderflower-cordial-recipe/