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Published: June 20th 2011
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After trying Evelyn's kale which was grown in our garden plot in Runda, I decided we needed a little more variety in our diet. So, Danvis and I went to buy some additional vegetables to plant yesterday evening. We bought some tomatoes, onion, beetroot, spinach, and one or two others. Since I was borrowing Tom's car to transport all of this, I tried to draw the line at hauling the composted manure for fertilizer, but Danvis made me see the error of my ways. We bought about a 100 lbs of highest grade manure for 300 KSH, and I swore Danvis to secrecy and opened the windows to the truck on the way home.
Danvis had already set out half the garden for the new crops and tilled the soil, but it was getting late and we called it a day. When I arose the next morning, and after I had my coffee and Evelyn's pancakes, I readied myself for some agricultural toil. Luckily, I had slept in long enough that Danvis had just about finished the work!
Needless to say, despite the fact that my contribution to the agricultural enterprise was financial and moral support only, I didn't
hesitate to bask in the rewards of Danvis's and Evelyn's hard work. I'm off to Lamu this afternoon, but I'll keep the public updated on the success of our
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mcsherry
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one of agriculturist could use some on legs. Must I say whom?