Author: themanicuredfarmer
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Just another day in Paradise
As you may have guessed by now, I did not shoot the borehole. I doubt very much shooting it would have made a difference.
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Baa Baa White Goat…
Ever since I can remember, we’ve had goats on the farm. My late father was an adventurous man when it came to trying new things on the farm.
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Mooshoo
Roughly nine months ago, a little before I lost my beloved dog Spotty, I adopted a dog. I named her Mooshoo. Of course, as is customary, I named her after a character in the animated movie, Mulan! Remember the little dragon in Mulan? That one.
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What do we do all day?
Ever wondered why farmers are up at the crack of dawn and in bed by sunset? It’s because they acquire the sleeping patterns of their farm animals! And it is not by choice, but by necessity. This was a lesson I quickly learnt when I moved to the farm. Prior to this, I always just…
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For the love of Farming
Ever since I can remember, I enjoyed growing things. I had a coriander patch when I was about 8 years old. It did not produce much, but it did produce some coriander. I think the idea of a seed turning into a plant always seemed like magic to me. I would soak beans in water…
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Let’s get Technical
When I decided to get serious about farming, I wanted to do it organically and sustainably. I must have forgotten I live in tropical Africa. The bugs were relentless, the diseases were in plenty and I was fighting a losing battle. If you were raised in Nairobi in the 1980’s and 1990’s, you will remember…
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What’s on the Farm?
Aside from the sheer love of it, I went into farming to make money. As I said, not a red cent has shown up in my pocket to offset the enormous investment made so far.
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The Descendants
I have always had chicken on the farm. When I decided to get serious about the farm, I inherited my mother’s chickens. All ten of them.
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Keep Going!
Did I tell you I am a fulltime employee? I am. Which means all this happens during my time. My free time.
The Manicured Farmer 