Ep 5. How many times per minute does a bee beat its wings? Flower Power, by Tammy Horn Potter

Update: 2021-06-09

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Do you know how many times a bee beats its wings per minute? Find out the incredible truth in this episode when Patrice and Dani reveal the latest research. They'll also discuss one of their favourite books, Flower Power by Tammy Horn Potter, and share a delicious recipe for roast figs 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. 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

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Ep 5. How many times per minute does a bee beat its wings? Flower Power, by Tammy Horn Potter

Patrice Newell and Dani Lloyd-Prichard

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Ep 5. How many times per minute does a bee beat its wings? Flower Power, by Tammy Horn Potter

Patrice Newell and Dani Lloyd-Prichard

Ep 5. How many times per minute does a bee beat its wings? Flower Power, by Tammy Horn Potter