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Swarming Season In Rwanda.
During spring, colonies undergo a process called "Swarming," which is a means of reproduction. Typically, the first split is known as the...

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Apr 1, 20181 min read
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Trapping Bees In Rwanda.
One farmwork I enjoyed most was trapping bees from the wild. The method used was very simple and traditional. I would weaved a...

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Mar 26, 20181 min read
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A Morning With Adrian Anantawan.
I had the privilege of meeting Adrian Anantawan this morning. He is an exceptionally talented individual. During our conversation, he...

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Mar 25, 20181 min read
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Apis Dorsata On My Window.
While rummaging through my old video collections, I stumbled upon some shots and clips from my time in Chiang Mai, Thailand back in 2012....

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Mar 18, 20181 min read
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A Lifetime To Master.
As a beekeeper, I have had the opportunity to travel to various places, learn fascinating techniques, and work with different species of...

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Mar 16, 20181 min read
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Traditional Beehive Harvesting.
In Uganda, beekeeping is practiced both in modern and traditional ways. I recently witnessed one of my farmers collecting honey from a...

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Mar 13, 20181 min read
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Never Ceases To Amaze.
Capturing bees in flight while foraging brings me great joy. Recently, a stingless bee came to visit, and I quickly grabbed my iPhone to...

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Mar 10, 20181 min read
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(In Memory) Beekeeping In Malaysia.
In 2011, I had a wonderful visit to Azman, a beekeeper in Bangi, Kuala Lumpur. Azman and I had been in communication since last year, and...

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Mar 6, 20182 min read
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Home For Singapore Beekeepers Club.
After a year of searching and exploring, we have finally found a potential location for the Singapore Beekeepers Club in Malaysia....

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Mar 4, 20181 min read
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Singapore Honey, EU Quality.
As per my routine, whenever the honey starts to flow, I test its moisture content using a refractometer. This is because the European...

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Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Honey Is Ready.
The season of flowering has commenced and my bees are actively gathering nectar and pollen to produce honey. Since the arrival of the...

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Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Happy Lunar New Year!
As we embark on another journey around the sun, we welcome the new year with open arms, embracing the unknown challenges and...

Lesster Leow
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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Mini Lesster.
Creating a clay figurine of yourself in beekeeper outfit can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only does it allow you to express...

Lesster Leow
Feb 13, 20181 min read
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Honey Appreciation Session.
Yesterday marked the commencement of my first honey appreciation session. As I plan my work schedules accordingly, I look forward to...

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Feb 11, 20181 min read
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A Thousand Mile Journey.....
In December, I had the pleasure of meeting with Anthony, who flew into Singapore specifically to see me upon my return. Originally from...

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Feb 11, 20181 min read
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When You Are Old.
This song is a beautiful adaptation of a poem by William Butler Yeats. It goes like this: "When you're old and grey and full of sleep,...

Lesster Leow
Feb 7, 20181 min read
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Lost Sole.
While having tea at Chinatown Point, I noticed a solitary sole left behind and wondered who the owner could be. Someone literally lost...

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Feb 2, 20181 min read
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Girls Are Getting Stronger.
On my birthday, I received a wonderful present: a small colony of apis florea that has grown stronger every day since. When they first...

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Jan 31, 20181 min read
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Beautiful Children Of Uganda Thru The Lens.
It has been over 10 years since the war ended, but many people in the first world still believe that those in Northern Uganda are living...

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Jan 27, 20181 min read
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Strangers No More.
I have just finished a two-week part-time night course. I never imagined going back to school, but it felt great. :) I was fortunate to...

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Jan 27, 20181 min read
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