Lesster Leow
Tembusu College Master’s Tea
The Master's Tea is an opportunity for us to invite distinguished and interesting guests to share their work, views, and life experiences...
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Lesster Leow
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Tembusu Master's Tea Fellowship.
Annually, I receive an invitation to share my beekeeping journey at Tembusu College's Fellow's Tea event. More information can be found...
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Lesster Leow
Nov 9, 20181 min read
Million Dollar Question.
People often ask me how I ended up in Uganda in the first place, and it all began with the idea of selling a unique fire extinguisher....
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Lesster Leow
Jul 22, 20181 min read
Thoughts For The Day.
Live according to your own expectations, not those of others. Each person goes through their own personal journey, learning to rise and...
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Lesster Leow
Jun 25, 20181 min read
A Sense Of Inner Joy.
Yesterday, I received a message on WhatsApp from one of my beekeepers in Rwanda, updating me on his recent activities. The tone of the...
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Lesster Leow
May 20, 20181 min read
New Member Of Family.
Pancake had spent 6 years in the shelter and struggled to find a home due to his size and skin condition. As a dog lover, it was...
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Lesster Leow
Apr 1, 20181 min read
Another One Has Arrived.
Beekeeping in Uganda and Rwanda brings great joy because bees are always abundant. They can be found everywhere. Recently, another colony...
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Lesster Leow
Apr 1, 20181 min read
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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Lesster Leow
Mar 26, 20181 min read
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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Lesster Leow
Jan 26, 20181 min read
Launching In Feburary 2018.
In February 2018, I plan to soft launch my honey products starting with three floral varieties: Eucalyptus from Rwanda, Honeydew honey...
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Lesster Leow
Jan 6, 20181 min read
Brand New Year, Brand New Image.
I haven't had my caricature done since 2001, and it has been my icon for 17 years. However, it's time to update the image to stay current...
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Lesster Leow
Nov 15, 20171 min read
Happy Anniversary.
Exactly one year ago today marked my final day with the company in Rwanda. Collaborating with this team of skilled businessmen from...
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Lesster Leow
Nov 2, 20171 min read
Memories Were Made Of These.
Compared to Rwanda, life in Uganda was more exciting and enjoyable. The community was warm and friendly, and there were plenty of...
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Lesster Leow
Sep 27, 20171 min read
Bee Smoker Family.
Allow me to introduce a crucial tool for beekeepers: the bee smoker. Larger bee smokers are typically used by commercial or professional...
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Lesster Leow
Sep 21, 20171 min read
Down Memory Lane.
As mentioned earlier, I sometimes like to look back at old photos from my time in Africa. This particular photo was taken in 2014 at Lake...
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Lesster Leow
Feb 8, 20121 min read
Honey from Traditional Hives
From honey hunting to beekeeping.
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Lesster Leow
Feb 8, 20121 min read
Hive Inspection (Local Hive)
There is always this misconception that low cost beehives do not produce good quality honey. This is not true. Honey from low cost...
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Lesster Leow
Jan 22, 20121 min read
Beekeeping, a full time job
Many bee farmers in Uganda are lacking the skills in hive management. Many were taught to simply place the hives out into the woods, wait...
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Lesster Leow
Jan 7, 20121 min read
Preparation for the first course for the year
We will be having our first course in one week's time. Pre training hive inspections are done to make sure the course runs smoothly.
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Lesster Leow
Nov 26, 20111 min read
Quiet bazaar
The annual bazaar event held by the International Women Organization was not as vibrant as last year. I was kind of disappointed with the...
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