BETTER BEE-LIEVE IT

In the glorious gardens surrounding the historic homestead of Merribee, on the NSW South Coast, you can learn how to set up and maintain a beehive. Taking place on 15 and 29 November, the workshop is run by local beekeeper Dave West and costs $245 per person, including lunch as well as morning and afternoon tea. To book, go to merribee.com.au/workshops.