Welcome to Frogmouth Ponds
Tasmanian honey, Beeswax products and educating our community
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Who We Are
ABOUT US
Established in 2022, Frogmouth Ponds resides in Port Sorell, Tasmania, a coastal gem. Amidst native trees and blossoms, our beehives thrive, yielding exquisite pure Tasmanian honey with diverse floral notes. Our passion for education and love for woodworking converge seamlessly with beekeeping, enriching our commitment to sustainable practices. Nestled in the scenic North West Coast, Frogmouth Ponds is not just a beekeeping haven but a hub where nature, craftsmanship, and knowledge flourish. Explore the synergy of our coastal paradise, where every jar of honey tells a tale of Tasmania's beauty, craftsmanship, and the symbiotic dance of bees and blooms.
Our Training Courses
Beekeeping Course
Interested in beekeeping but not sure where to start? In this 3 hour course we will cover: The importance of honeybees in pollination and honey production. Different components that make up a beehive assembling a beehive using the components, personal protective equipment and its correct use, lighting of a smoker, working with bees and inspecting a beehive. What to look when inspecting hives, you will spend approximately one hour with live bees while inspecting hives during this course.
Beekeeping
Frogmouth Ponds
We Provide Premium Class Services
Specializing in beekeeping education, we offer tailored courses for beginners and students covering beekeeping essentials, honey extraction, hive construction, and maintenance. Explore our full workshop dedicated to hive component construction for hands-on learning and skill development. Join us in fostering sustainable beekeeping practices.
Honey Shop
We proudly offer Pure Tasmanian cold pressed honey, crafted from the pristine wilderness. Our range extends to local Tasmanian honey from eucalypt trees and organic beeswax lip balms, including Lip Armours. Committed to sourcing the finest local and interstate products, we're passionate about delivering the purest treasures from Tasmania.
Swarm Removal
Frogmouth Ponds specializes in the swift and professional removal of bee swarms statewide, ensuring immediate relocation to an isolated apiary. Each swarm undergoes thorough health checks before integration into our apiaries. We offer a equipment sales and complimentary training for those wishing to retain the swarm and embark on beekeeping journey.
Beekeeping Course
Explore beekeeping with our comprehensive 3-hour course. Topics include honeybee importance, beehive components, assembly, protective equipment use, smoker lighting, hive inspection, and hands-on experience with live bees. Upon completion, opt for our advanced Constructing Beehive Components course. Embark on your beekeeping journey today.