Category Archives: Honey

The Honey Pilgrimage to Chudleigh

Posted on January 16, 2010 by David Tng

Actually, it would be quite inaccurate for me to call this a pilgrimage. My partner and I were on our way to Cradle Mountain and driving by Chudleigh when I noticed a strange building. Without a doubt, it was designed … Continue reading →

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Blue Gum honey

Posted on December 7, 2009 by David Tng

Tasmania’s floral emblem, the Blue Gum (Eucalytus globulus), is a tree of many talents. It has one of the largest blossoms among eucalypts. It is among some of the world’s tallest flowering trees. It is the major source of eucalypt … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mintbush honey

Posted on November 27, 2009 by David Tng

Honey must really be one of the highlights of the gastronomical adventures of a botanist! To me, tasting a plant, or a product derived from it is another way of knowing a plant. A kind of communion. For years I … Continue reading →

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Prickly Box honey

Posted on October 23, 2009 by David Tng

Go bush walking in any dry forest or heath in Tasmania and it is unlikely that one will miss spotting the Prickly Box (Bursaria spinosa). It is one of the most ubiquitous of Tasmania’s dry forest shrubs. The Prickly Box … Continue reading →

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