Landing pads / Front steps aren’t really necessary as bees can access and enter the hive without the need for it, though it doesn’t hurt to have one as it can catch the bees if they crash land and fall, and they can be a little out of control sometimes, and i think they look good!
Native bee boxes available at www.hivecraft.com.au
This is a one piece non splittable box with added
The Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee Association
Update: 28/11/2022 – As a trial I have made a
The Wild Canary at Brookfield Garden Centre hosted a Native
Wooden Pegs / Dowels for Native Bee Frame Construction Wooden
Another year for the Bee Expo at Imbil Qld Australia.
Adding some laser engraved signs to the hives. I think
nativebeehives.com is a project website with a focus on individual design and construction of Native Bee Hives, lots of photos, information about Australian native bees and also a news story thrown in around the place!