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The Road Less Travelled
Looking back at my 2011 interview with SME Magazine ( “The Road Less Travelled” ), I’m reminded why I chose to build my honey journey in...

Lesster Leow
Sep 101 min read


When Singapore Wasn’t Thinking About Bees, I Was Already on the World Stage
Back in 2001, when most Singaporeans had yet to imagine beekeeping as a serious industry, I found myself standing on the international...

Lesster Leow
Aug 211 min read


From Landlord to Tenant: My Life With Bees
Inspecting a newly arrived "tenant". Back in Uganda, trapping bees was more than a skill. It was a way of life. I learned the art of...

Lesster Leow
Aug 192 min read


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...

Lesster Leow
Mar 10, 20181 min read


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...

Lesster Leow
Feb 22, 20181 min read


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...

Lesster Leow
Feb 22, 20181 min read


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


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


How Hungry Are You, A Social Experiment.
In 2015, I had the opportunity to meet Emily during the filming of "A Singaporean Abroad." It was a brief encounter and unfortunately,...

Lesster Leow
Feb 13, 20182 min read


Honey Appreciation Session.
Yesterday marked the commencement of my first honey appreciation session. As I plan my work schedules accordingly, I look forward to...

Lesster Leow
Feb 11, 20181 min read


Happy Farm With Alex.
Over the weekend, I enjoyed a relaxing stay at Pulai Spring Resort. I chose this location because it was in close proximity to my main...

Lesster Leow
Dec 3, 20171 min read


Urban Beekeeping In Singapore?
The feasibility of urban beekeeping, particularly in Singapore, remains uncertain. To explore this possibility, I decided to conduct a...

Lesster Leow
Nov 23, 20172 min read


Beginning of a new journey in online business.
Now that I have returned home after living in Uganda and Rwanda for 16 years, I am focusing on providing consultancy services in the...

Lesster Leow
Aug 24, 20171 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...

Lesster Leow
Jan 22, 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.

Lesster Leow
Jan 7, 20121 min read


Hodges first colony
The hodges are getting into the swing of things. Just got an email with these photos attached. It is their first colony after the...

Lesster Leow
Dec 25, 20111 min read


Beekeeping in Malaysia – Ulu Tiram, Johore (The final lap)
After 28 days of traveling around West Malaysia, visiting researchers, professors and bee keepers, I had finally reached the place where...

Lesster Leow
Aug 28, 20112 min read


Beekeeping in Malaysia – Kedah (The feasibility study Part 3)
My third destination was Malaysia's Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority or FAMA in Kuala Nerang, Kedah. FAMA is a marketing agency...

Lesster Leow
Aug 28, 20112 min read


Beekeeping in Malaysia – Malacca (The feasibility study Part 4)
The bus ride from Kedah to Kuala Lumpur took almost 6 hours. I had a break in Kuala Lumpur before a friend of mine drove me another 2...

Lesster Leow
Aug 21, 20112 min read


Keeping bees with passion
During my visit to Colin's apiary over the weekend, I chanced upon a very passionate beekeeper. He has been keeping bees for more than 25...

Lesster Leow
Jun 26, 20113 min read
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