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From Bees to Bytes: Going Back to School and Starting From Zero
Python coding I didn’t know going back to school could be this tough. I enrolled in a diploma program with enthusiasm, but honestly,...

Lesster Leow
Aug 27, 20252 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 21, 20251 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 19, 20252 min read


A Good Start.
At the beginning of this month, I organized the first meeting with some uncertainty about the outcome. Although there seemed to be...

Lesster Leow
May 26, 20181 min read


Starting A BeeKeepers Club In Singapore.
It has been over a year since my return to Singapore, and I am gradually adapting to the rhythm of life here. Beekeeping runs in my...

Lesster Leow
May 20, 20181 min read


My Favorite Makan Place.
Whenever I crave a delicious meal and a chance to spend time with good friends, Gorogoro Korean Steamboat restaurant is my go-to spot....

Lesster Leow
May 1, 20181 min read


Sign Of Aging.
For the past two weeks, my right pinkie had been numb, and the numbness gradually spread to my right hand, making it difficult to grip...

Lesster Leow
Apr 29, 20181 min read


My Girls Are Busy.
During my travels around Malaysia over the past few days, I had to leave my beehives unattended. Today, I took the time to inspect them...

Lesster Leow
Apr 29, 20181 min read


Bee Museum In Bentong.
On Monday, I received an invitation to conduct a land study to determine the feasibility of setting up a bee farm in Malaysia. During my...

Lesster Leow
Apr 25, 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...

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...

Lesster Leow
Apr 1, 20181 min read


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...

Lesster Leow
Mar 13, 20181 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


(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...

Lesster Leow
Mar 6, 20182 min read


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....

Lesster Leow
Mar 4, 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
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