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Manuka Honey and Leptospermum in Gippsland
January 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Manuka Honey and Leptospermum in Gippsland
Hear about:
The Oz Honey project
Planting to encourage bees and pollination
Medical properties of honey and leptospermum honey
Summary of Leptospermum in Australia
Guest Speakers: PhD candidate with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Simon Williams. Simon is measuring the activity of different leptospermum species in Australia and how they compare in terms of the honey that is produced. This includes local leptospermum species. Plus Rob Waddell from Grand Ridge Propagation who is growing high bioactivity Manuka and Leptospermum plants from seed and sells them locally.
RSVP: By January 12th to Jenny O’Sullivan on 0419 153 377 or sgln@landcare.net
This day is supported by the South Gippsland Beekeepers, SGLN & Demonstrating Sustainable Farm Practices Project.
Where: Bell Park Scout Camp – 130 Scout Drive, Lang Lang VIC 3984
When: Sunday January 15th 2017
Time: 3.00pm-5.30pm