Back in 2001, when most Singaporeans had yet to imagine beekeeping as a serious industry, I found myself standing on the international...

Having an afternoon tea with Dr. Anne. Living in Uganda was an incredible experience—never a dull moment, and each day offered something...

Honeybees are managed by beekeepers around the world, and their numbers are stable. In fact, honeybees are one of the most cared-for...

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...

As per my routine, whenever the honey starts to flow, I test its moisture content using a refractometer. This is because the European...

The season of flowering has commenced and my bees are actively gathering nectar and pollen to produce honey. Since the arrival of the...

As we embark on another journey around the sun, we welcome the new year with open arms, embracing the unknown challenges and...

Creating a clay figurine of yourself in beekeeper outfit can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only does it allow you to express...

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

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

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...

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

Allow me to introduce a crucial tool for beekeepers: the bee smoker. Larger bee smokers are typically used by commercial or professional...

Not many places in Singapore I can be close to nature. Took a trip to Old Choa Chu Kang and had a quiet time with nature and my new found...

On April 4th, 2017, I arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal for the first time. A friend had extended an invitation for me to explore the potential...

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.

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

We had just concluded another session of beekeeping course at Kajjansi beekeeping centre, entebbe. The quality of the participants are...

My third destination was Malaysia's Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority or FAMA in Kuala Nerang, Kedah. FAMA is a marketing agency...

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...