2750+ Reviews ★ 4.9/5
Free Shipping & Propolis Body Soap Over $70
Stocked In 1000+ Stores Australia Wide
Same Day Shipping – Arrives In 2–5 Days
Expectations Met Or 100% Money Back
We Ship Worldwide
For thirty years our family has worked alongside bees. This summer, every Natural Life order comes with a free spoonful of bee-friendly flower seeds. This guide shows you how to turn it into a garden full of native pollinators, whether you have a backyard, a courtyard or a sunny balcony.
Scanned the QR code on your seed pack?Welcome! Find out what's inside and how to grow it.Free seeds in every order, all summer long
A Message From Our Founder
Bees, butterflies, hoverflies, beetles and even honeyeaters move pollen from flower to flower, so plants can set seed and fruit. Loss of habitat, pesticides and gardens with few flowers mean our pollinators often struggle to find enough to eat. Every flowering pot or garden bed gives them somewhere to feed.
About one in every three mouthfuls of food we eat depends on pollinators, from almonds and apples to pumpkins and berries.
Australia has around 2,000 native bee species. Most live alone, many are tiny, and plenty don't sting at all.
Blue-banded bees "buzz pollinate", vibrating pollen loose from tomato, eggplant and blueberry flowers. Honey bees can't do this.
As beekeepers, we see every day how healthy bees depend on a steady supply of flowers. Planting for all pollinators, not only honey bees, is the simplest way to help.
Native plants and native bees evolved together, so local flowers are the best food you can offer. These hardy, easy-care choices suit beginners and flower for long periods. Find your climate zone below.
Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, the Kimberley
Sow seeds Dry season, April–July
Brisbane, Gold & Sunshine Coasts, Northern NSW
Sow seeds March–May or August–September
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth
Sow seeds September–November, March–April
Hobart, Canberra, Blue Mountains, alpine Victoria
Sow seeds October–December, after frosts
Alice Springs, Broken Hill, Mildura, Kalgoorlie
Sow seeds Autumn, March–May
Plants native to your own suburb feed your local bees best. Ask a nearby native or community nursery, or your council, for local plant lists. Many councils also run free plant giveaways.
Your free pack holds a spoonful of a "shake and rake" wildflower blend: tiny seeds mixed with vermiculite, a natural mineral that spreads them evenly and holds moisture while they germinate. The 17 varieties include Aussie natives and flowers bees love, chosen to bloom in waves so there's food all season long.
Seed mix: Bee Friendly Flower Mix by Mr Fothergill's. Want more natives? Pair your pack with the local plants in section 2.
Choose somewhere with at least six hours of sun a day: a garden bed, a raised planter or a pot at least 30cm wide.
Rake the soil until it's fine and crumbly, removing weeds and stones. In pots, fill with a quality seed-raising mix.
Scatter the mix thinly and evenly on a still day. The seeds are light and blow away easily.
Rake over gently or add a light dusting of soil (2–3mm), then press down with your palm so the seed touches the soil.
Mist or water gently every day or two until seedlings appear, usually in 7–21 days. Once established, water deeply once or twice a week.
From backyard beds to tiny balconies, families everywhere are sowing their free seeds this summer. Snap your seedlings as they grow and share them with us. Your garden could be next on the wall.
Bees need food all year, not only in spring. Combine your seed mix with a few winter-flowering natives and your garden never goes hungry. Timing shown is for temperate gardens; warmer regions flower earlier and for longer.
| Plant | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan River Daisy Native In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Mar | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | |||||
| Native Violet Native In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | ||||||
| Alyssum In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Mar | In flower in Apr | In flower in Aug | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | |||
| Californian Poppy In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | |||||||
| Cornflower In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | ||||||||
| Borage In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | ||||||
| Lavender In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | |||||||
| African Marigold In your pack | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Mar | In flower in Apr | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec | ||||||
| Calendula In your pack | In flower in Jun | In flower in Jul | In flower in Aug | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | ||||||
| Native Fuchsia (Correa) Native Add a plant | In flower in Apr | In flower in May | In flower in Jun | In flower in Jul | In flower in Aug | In flower in Sep | ||||||
| Purple Coral Pea Native Add a plant | In flower in Jul | In flower in Aug | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | ||||||||
| Grevillea 'Honey Gem' Native Add a plant | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Mar | In flower in Apr | In flower in May | In flower in Jun | In flower in Jul | In flower in Aug | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec |
| Coastal Rosemary Native Add a plant | In flower in Jan | In flower in Feb | In flower in Mar | In flower in Apr | In flower in Aug | In flower in Sep | In flower in Oct | In flower in Nov | In flower in Dec |
Swipe the table sideways to see every month.
Native bees will happily visit a balcony several storeys up if there's something worth the trip. A few well-chosen pots are enough to create a feeding stop in the city.
Use pots at least 30cm wide and cluster them together. A mass of flowers is easier for bees to find.
Bees see these colours best. Plant in clumps of one colour rather than dotting single flowers around.
Flat daisies suit tiny bees, while tubular flowers like salvia and lavender suit long-tongued ones.
A shallow saucer filled with pebbles and water gives bees a safe place to drink on hot days.
Drilled hardwood or bamboo with 3–10mm holes, fixed at least 1m up and facing the morning sun.
Place pots against a wall or screen. Bees forage more where it's calm and warm.
Six native bees you're likely to spot this summer, and the flowers that will bring them to your garden.
All mainland states
Amegilla cingulata
Fast, solitary and striped in shimmering blue. A champion buzz pollinator that sleeps clinging to plant stems by its jaws.
Plants they love
East coast
Amegilla bombiformis
Round, fluffy and golden-brown. A gentle buzz pollinator that nests in burrows in soft soil banks.
Plants they love
Queensland & coastal NSW
Tetragonula carbonaria
A tiny black stingless bee that lives in colonies and makes a tangy "sugarbag" honey. Easy to keep in a backyard hive.
Plants they love
Australia-wide
Megachile spp.
Cuts neat circles out of soft leaves to line its nest. Carries pollen on the underside of its belly and loves bee hotels.
Plants they love
South-east Australia
Exoneura spp.
Slender and only a few millimetres long. Nests inside dead, pithy stems, so leave a few prunings standing.
Plants they love
Australia-wide
Hylaeus spp.
Small, sleek and often wasp-like, with bright yellow or white markings on its face. It carries pollen in its stomach.
Plants they love
Everything you need to know about your free seeds, native bees and making your garden a better place for pollinators.
You don't need to do anything. Every order placed through summer includes a spoonful of Bee Friendly Flower Mix, packed in your parcel automatically while stocks last. No code needed.
Most native bees are gentle and rarely sting unless they're handled or squashed. Many are too small to pierce skin, and stingless bees like the sugarbag bee can't sting at all, which makes them ideal around children and pets.
Not entirely. The mix includes two Aussie natives, Swan River daisy and native violet, alongside easy-to-grow, non-invasive garden annuals that bees love, such as borage, lavender and alyssum. For a fully native garden, add the local plants from our region guide.
European honey bees arrived in Australia in the 1820s. Native bees were here long before them, and many native plants rely on them for pollination. Some native bees only feed on a few kinds of plants, so losing those flowers can mean losing the bees.
In temperate and cool areas, spring to early summer and early autumn work best. In the tropics, sow during the cooler dry season. If your pack arrives during a heatwave, keep it somewhere cool and dry and sow when temperatures drop.
Yes. Use a pot at least 30cm wide filled with seed-raising mix, place it in full sun and keep the surface moist until seedlings appear. Pots dry out faster than garden beds, so check them daily in summer.
Seedlings usually appear within 1–3 weeks, and the first annuals flower in around 8–12 weeks. Perennials such as lavender and sage may not bloom until their second year, which keeps your garden flowering into next season.
It helps, but most native bees actually nest in the ground. Leave a sunny patch of bare, undisturbed soil without mulch, and a few hollow or pithy stems. Together with a bee hotel, that covers most species.
Australian Pollinator Week is held each November to celebrate the insects and animals that pollinate our plants. In 2026 it runs from 7 to 15 November. Join in by planting flowers, building a bee hotel, or spending ten minutes counting the pollinators that visit your garden.
More Information
Contact
Affiliate Program
Ts & Cs | Shipping
Privacy Policy
Refund Policy
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Advisory Board
Around The Hive Pod
Find A Retailer
Spend $70.00 more for free shipping & a free gift.
Complete Your Routine
$27.95
$58.00
$19.95
$22.50
$46.45
“Thank you for making my life more enjoyable”
– Steve
Product Details
4.93/5 · 309 reviews
From $19.95
$89.05
Sore Throat Relief
Protection wherever you are, whenever you need. Our best seller delivers a rich composition of antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes to support a healthy immune system & reduce free radicals formed in the body. Propolis has also been traditionally used to relieve symptoms of...
Why You’ll Love It
Our Propolis & Manuka Honey Spray combines the potent health benefits of propolis and MGO 280+ Manuka honey. It offers over 500 beneficial compounds, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, that help reduce oral irritation & support immune health.
How To Use
Adults - Spray 1.25ml (9 sprays), into mouth twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Shake well before use.
Contains ethanol. Not suitable for infants under the age of 12 months. Propolis may cause allergic reactions. Test on skin before use.
If skin irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use. If symptoms persist, consult your health care practitioner.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Product Details
5.0/5 · 1 reviews
From $27.95
The sweet, nutritious swap they’ll never know you made. Made with just two wholefood ingredients - Manuka Honey & Bee Pollen - creamed into a deliciously smooth spread easy to fall in love with. Each spoonful brings a diverse range of wholefood nutrients to support their b...
Contains bee pollen, which can cause severe allergic reactions. Not suitable for infants under 12 months.
Product Details
5.0/5 · 4 reviews
From $58.00
More peace of mind starts with a more balanced gut. Our Gut-Immune Complete takes a 3-in-1 approach to gut health; starting with a clinically studied probiotic to support a balanced microbiome, pairing it with gentle low-FODMAP prebiotic fibre and polyphenols to nourish benefi...
Contains propolis. Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.
Not suitable for children. Use in children under 12 years is not recommended.
Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant, or while breastfeeding.
Bacillus coagulans may affect the way some medicines work, including immunosuppressants.
Consult your health professional before taking with other medicine. If symptoms persist or worsen, talk to your health professional.
Contains soya bean products.
Product Details
5.0/5 · 1 reviews
From $66.95
A 100% whole-food nutritional blend that helps fill the gaps when life gets in the way. Each serving delivers naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients to help provide your body the exact fuel it needs day in, day out. A one-of-a-kind blend, elev...
How To Use
Add 8 grams (approx. 1 scoop) to water, juice, smoothies or foods such as yoghurt, chia puddings & energy balls
This product contains Bee Pollen Powder which can cause severe allergic reactions in certain individuals
Contains: Wheat & Barley may contain Fish, Shellfish, Crustaceans & Molluscs (incidental inclusion during wild harvesting of kelp)
Our Greens & Reds with Bee Pollen is gluten free.
Store in a cool, dry place below 25C. It is recommended to refrigerate after opening
Due to the use of natural wholefood ingredients, some settling or residue may occur when mixed
Product Details
5.0/5 · 2 reviews
$19.95
Sunny Time's Creamed Raw Honey is pure Australian honey, gently cooled and slowly stirred to create a light, silky texture. A small homage to those sun-drenched moments of warmth and comfort. They begin with their raw honey and add a little naturally crystallised honey, much...
How To Use
However you please!
All profits go towards planting native trees & restoring vital habitats for our bees!
Product Details
4.87/5 · 720 reviews
$24.50
Deep, Long-Lasting Hydration (100g)
A velvety smooth face cream that deeply nourishes your skin. Each ingredient has been carefully selected for its rich composition of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including nourishing Australian botanical extracts and healing bee-hive ingredients - to strengthen, hyd...
Why You’ll Love It
This luxurious face cream combines the best of nature with a powerful blend of native Australian botanicals and locally sourced bee hive ingredients, known for their incredibly rich composition of nutrients. Together, they deliver deep, long-lasting hydration, ensuring your skin stays soft, supple, and hydrated throughout the day.
How To Use
Massage evenly onto face and neck each morning in an upward motion after thoroughly cleansing and toning.
Our products are suitable for all skin types. Featuring over 99% natural ingredients, our products are made up of gentle, non-reactive ingredients that are supercharged with essential nutrients to soothe, heal, repair & revitalise even the most sensitive of skin types.
We are proudly free from all harmful chemicals and cheap fillers.
*If you suffer from bee allergies, please check with a medical advisor before trying our products.
Product Details
4.98/5 · 47 reviews
From $19.95
Helps To Support Immune Health & Oral Health
Protection outside & within. High-potency 40% propolis in an alcohol-free tincture for direct, targeted support. Use on skin to protect minor cuts and support wound healing, or take orally to soothe irritation, relieve mild mouth ulcers and support immune function.
Why You’ll Love It
Natural Life™ Propolis Liquid 40% is a high-strength, alcohol-free formula, traditionally used to assist in soothing symptoms in mild mouth ulcers.
How To Use
Directions for internal use: Adults - take 1mL (20 drops) twice daily or as directed by your healthcare professional
Directions for buccal use inside the mouth: Adults - dilute 1mlL (20 drops) into 20mL of water and swish around the mouth for 30 seconds, twice daily. May be swallowed.
Directions for topical use: Adults - after cleansing the wound apply sparingly to the affected area, three times daily
Propolis may cause allergic reactions.
If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.
If symptoms persist, consult your health care practitioner
Store in a cool, dry place.
Tamper evident packaging - do not use if seal is broken.
Product Details
5.0/5 · 7 reviews
$22.50
An infusion of Australia's finest. Yuzu is an ancient citrus with amazing aromatics that the Japanese believe increases happiness. Handpicked on the slopes of the Ovens Valley in the Victorian Alps, this Australian raw honey is infused with yuzu peel & juice, offering a me...
Every jar of Rooftop Bees’ award-winning Yuzu Honey sold this month directly supports Aussie beekeepers and funds the planting of a native tree - helping to create lasting impact for our pollinators. Native flowering trees provide vital nectar and pollen, expanding food sources for both honeybees and Australia’s 1,700+ native bee species, while also restoring habitats lost to urbanisation. By strengthening biodiversity and easing resource competition, these plantings help ensure healthier, more resilient bee populations - so your purchase not only tastes good, it actively protects the future of Australia’s bees.
* Due to strict Western Australian biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship our Manuka Honey to the region to protect local agriculture and ecosystems.
How To Use
Enjoy it as you like!
Batch crafted in Sydney, Australia. Gold Medal, 2024 Sydney Fine Food Show.
Product Details
5.0/5 · 50 reviews
$46.45
Foundational Daily Nutrition + Health
All-in-one nutrition, simplified naturally. Meet nature’s multivitamin, a complete range of all essential nutrients that combine to fuel the thousands of vital processes in your body and lay the foundation for vibrant health all year round. As a true whole-food, each nutrient ...
Why You’ll Love It
Our bee pollen is chemical free & ethically sourced from the Redgum Eucalyptus forests in Western Australia. Unlike many competitors that source their pollen from overseas, our bee pollen is proudly non-irradiated, a process that involves exposing it to low doses of ionising radiation to eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, or pests when crossing the border into Australia. This process removes the natural nutritional value of bee pollen and ultimately makes it sterile.
How To Use
Take 1/2 - 1 teaspoon 2 times per day to experience the burst of energy that our nutrient rich bee pollen granules offer. Mix it into your water, juice or smoothie, or sprinkle it over your fruit or yoghurt. We love to pair it with our Manuka Honey to boost our brain power & optimise our energy production to get us through the day.
Allergy sufferers may experience a severe reaction. Store in a cool, dry place. Tamper evident packaging - do not use if seal is broken.
Product Details
4.95/5 · 38 reviews
From $11.95
Sore Throat Relief
The family favourite. Each lozenge combines the protective power of Propolis with the antibacterial strength of Manuka Honey MGO 550+ and the refreshing clarity of pure Lemon Oil for moments when your throat needs a little extra care. The result is a naturally delicious blend ...
Why You’ll Love It
Natural Life™ Propicol Candy combines the healing properties of Manuka Honey, Propolis, and Lemon Oil into a delicious, all-natural candy.
How To Use
Dissolve one candy slowly in the mouth to experience the soothing effects of our candy.
Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use. If symptoms persist, consult your health care practitioner.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Tamper evident packaging - do not use if seal is broken.
