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Embracing Container Gardening in Kenya: Fresh Produce Without Land

“Explore the rise of container gardening in Kenya and discover how you can grow fresh, organic produce in small spaces with passion, dedication, and love.” “Container gardening in Kenya is gaining popularity, offering a sustainable way to cultivate fresh food without land. Learn how you can start your own urban garden today.” “Discover the benefits of container gardening in Kenya, from growing…

[luvrxbunny]

Let’s start with my mom: My mom is not the worst mom. I love her so much that it hurts. She could just be better like all the other parents in the world. Like once she kicked me out of the house bc of my stepdad who cheated on her multiple times and treated her like absolute shit. She would purposely put my little sister off to the side (which doesn’t make sense bc my step dad is her father😭) and would put her on me and my older sister. She used to constantly criticized me on how my hair looked, how I dressed,and more. But that motivated me. I changed up my wardrobe, started learning how to do my hair, bought makeup, everything. I did it not only bc of what she would say but what people at school would say. Which when I told her I was getting bullied at school, she told me to just stand up for myself and when I told her I didn’t know how, she would ridicule me about that too. Another time she flat out told me I wasn’t wanted. AT A PUBLIC POOL. There were worse times than others but I’m glad I still have a good relationship with my mom. Not everyone is as lucky as me

Now my dad on the other hand, fuck him. First off, when I was growing up he was a poor excuse of a father. He still is but that’s wtv🙄. He would bail on me at times even though he promised. And when his health got worse, he started to treat me like a maid. I do currently live with my dad and for the past few months, I have to do almost everything for him. He’s always like “Kenya do this for me” and “Kenya do that for me”. He asks me for so much that sometimes he pays me. I cook for him, I clean for him sometimes, I get things for him and what I don’t do, my grandma does. And let me tell you, my grandma is a strong woman bc I would have gave up a long time ago if I was her. This man is ungrateful, lazy, a piece of shit, and a overall bad person. He smells first of all at his big grown age, my grandma cleans up after him, and the reason I say he’s ungrateful is bc recently when he got back from the hospital bc of a knee injury, my grandma had stripped his bed and he got mad. He said and I quote “I told her what to do and she just did whatever she wanted to do.” So I said “you’re lucky she washed anything. Just ungrateful.” And this dumbass nigga had the audacity to say to me “I didn’t ask for your fucking attitude Kenya. You sit in here and let her do the shit.” Referring to her stripping his bed and cleaning his sheets. I just walked off before I hurt him bc he can be such a pain in the fucking ass, you know? Like y grandma is not getting any younger and you’re just putting more stress on her. And what kills me is he got a degree and never did anything with it bc he’s a failure. Why go to college and never have a career? What makes me mad about that is some people never got the chance to go to college and you just threw your life away like nothing? And he can’t even blame it on his health bc ITS HIS FAULT IN THE FIRST PLACE. It’s all those years of terrible eating and unhealthy decisions that got you in this place.

I could really talk about my dad for hours and how much I hate that man. But what’s crazy is I would still be sad if he died. Sometimes I feel like I wouldn’t though

okay babes why are you almost me

i’m the same way with my mom, like she’s almost my best friend, we have a pretty good relationship, definitely better than most but she is also the meanest person to me in my life. she’s the only one who can make me feel as terrible as i do, yet i love her????

and for the doing everything around the house, i also relate to that. my mom has me and my siblings clean the entire house, she used to withhold food or sleep until we got things done, she would scream and more that i’d rather just not get into but luckily she’s too old to do that anymore— or we’re too big. but i don’t know why some parents think their children were made to serve them? like we’re our own people with our own lives. you wouldn’t like to be doing something like this for free so what makes you think i want to?

and i hope u don’t take this the wrong way but your dad sounds insanely immature. like as a grown ass man you’re yelling at your child and your mother over some bedsheets!?! just hearing abt it is making my blood boil

and then i said how you’d still be sad if he died omg i felt that

my dad was abusive and had been absent for god knows how long but if i randomly got some shit in the mail saying he died…? i think i’d still feel some sadness over it and it makes me even more upset that he can make me feel anything when he doesn’t deserve any of it

[nebulouscoffee]

Sorry to correct you but. Samosa is an indian dish not Kenyan

Hello anon! LOL okay I never expected to get into Samosa Discourse on my Star Trek blog but I happen to love food and history and the history of food so here we go😂

You are correct that samosas are not native to Kenya- and yes, India is by far the country most associated with samosas in the popular imagination (for good reason, samosas are pretty much omnipresent throughout India!) But while samosas are not originally from Kenya, that doesn't mean (imo at least) that they cannot be counted as part of Kenyan cuisine. (Which I didn't even necessarily do in that post, but I understand your position so I'll elaborate on those terms!)

Kenya is a multi-ethic country made up of several African peoples and migrant communities, including Kenyan Asians. Now, the history of South Asians living in/trading with East Africa goes back centuries, but there was also this huge (and deeply colonial) boom in the Asian population during the late 1800s-early 1900s when the British sent tens of thousands of indentured Indian labourers to Kenya to build the Uganda railway. (There is a LOT more history I could get into re the British East Africa Protectorate and the complicated social dynamics between African & Asian communities at the time, but that's not really relevant to samosas so I'll spare you.)

Anyway, modern day Kenya still has a considerable South Asian population, and as such (again not getting into the more complicated social dynamics here), Kenyan cuisine has a lot of Indian (and Arab) influences. But beyond that- Swahili culture(s) and cuisine(s) evolved over centuries of interaction between the various (predominantly Bantu) peoples of East Africa and traders from West, Central & South Asia (who brought in- among other things- their own spices), so cultural intermingling has always been a staple of the East African coast (which is geographically SO close to Asia!) If you were to walk around some of the bigger, more Asian diaspora-heavy cities of Kenya, like Mombasa or Nairobi, you'd find plenty of chicken/fish-based coconut curries & stews that strongly resemble Indian ones- as well as rice-based dishes like pilau & biriyani, rotis, chapatis, bhajias (called 'bajjis' in certain parts of India), kheemas, kebabs- and yes, samosas. Or sambusas, as they're often called in Kenya.

And what's more- the samosa (originally 'samsa' iirc) likely originated in Central Asia in the first place! It still goes by other names in West Asia and North Africa too; as do several other dishes-in-common. In fact, kuku paka (a dish I mentioned in the post that prompted this ask) is a Kenyan chicken curry with distinct Indian & Arabic influences. So if samosas can qualify as Indian cuisine (which, they undoubtedly do), imo they can qualify as a part of Kenyan cuisine too! Anyway I'm truly sorry I let this ask get SO far away from me lmao, I guess I've always felt a bit alienated by this growing tendency in Asian & African communities to sort of rigidly and unquestioningly (even proudly) uphold colonial divides when our cultures are actually so sprawling and ancient? Like sure, we are not monoliths, and it is important that people learn that- but also, so many political borders across both continents didn't even exist as they are today even a hundred years ago. It's so cool how much there is in common! Food, like so many other aspects of culture, is often migratory and full of varied influences, and that's just so deeply human and beautiful and fascinating to me

[doppelgangergrl]

Needless to say, when something you've always wanted shows up at your doorstep...maybe you don't question it too hard.  Especially when you live in a city full of weird super heroes like "Hot Dog Dan" who can give people magic powers through food.  The world is a strange place, sometimes you gotta embrace the crazy On a side note, if you'd like to help out a real Kenyan orphanage, you can check out Mahli pa Maisha  which is run by one of my cousins and his wife  They live in Kenya full time and take in abandoned children under the age of 2.  Some of the kids were abandoned in hospitals...sometimes left to die in latrines.  They have a couple of children with special needs that are a little older (children that are HIV+ or have genetic special needs).  They adopt the children out to Kenyan families since international adoptions aren't currently open in Kenya.  They grow a lot of their own food and do community outreach to help teach others how to purify water and grow higher yield crops.  They've saved 250 babies, but since it's a non-profit, they're always looking for donations.  Consider helping out a baby in need, or at the very least, check out their site and see some adorable little baby faces!

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Time Enough At Last

Brian May x reader | some existentialism, the middle has some heavy content, discussion of the apocalypse and a bombing, the twilight zone | gender neutral reader | fluff, very fluffy | wc.717

i really appreciate the request! i hope you enjoy, rerequests are always open if you want me to rewrite (its def not the best i’ve written). also, this revolves heavily around the twilight zone, the name of this fic shares a name with the episode they’re watching. enjoy!!

    A saucepan of oatmeal cooked on the stovetop. Soft light filtered into the small kitchen, illuminating the snake on the cover of Brian’s National Geographic - once the pinnacle of his attention as he raved about Kenya and Captain Cook and the Missouri River.

    It could have been Brian’s sporadic studio schedule or simply a new-found sleepy morning appreciation but he had been clingy all morning, practically attached to you at the hip. He stood behind you at the stove, long arms looped around your waist, chin on your shoulder.

     You reached back to pat at his messy curls, “You have to be uncomfortable standing like that.”

     He shook his head, toying with a bit of fabric from your pyjama shirt, “Perfectly content,”

     “Well I’m very sorry to inform you but you may have to detach for a moment,” You gently nudged him off, prompting quite a bit of protest, as you scooped oatmeal into ceramic bowls.

     In the living room, Twilight Zone reruns played on the television as you settled into the couch. Onscreen a little man in a pin-stripe suit and cokebottle glasses navigated the decrepit remains of his town. A few minutes prior in the episode there had been a bombing and he was the lone survivor, the result of a retreat into a bank vault so he could read in peace.

     Brian was completely engrossed by the story, spoonful of oatmeal halfway to his mouth. As all seemed lost for the man on-screen Brian turned towards you, “What would you do in such a situation?”

      You shrugged, spooning porridge into your mouth, “I don’t know, what would you?”

     “His idea isn’t terrible-” He gestured towards the man, now overjoyed by the library he had found in the rubble, “- But realistically it isn’t feasible. With the water probably irradiated and no food around, plus he doesn’t have any shelter and the weather would be more than inclement. He isn’t properly prepared for what's happening. I don’t know what I’d do either, the situation isn’t ideal,”

     The man cried onscreen. Both of you turned your attention back to the scene where he held his broken glasses. He cried about the unfairness, questioned how it had happened and what he’d do. There was heavy existentialism as the camera panned out.

     Both you and Brian stared at the screen for a moment while the credits rolled. He took a breath and leaned back, “That was… unfortunate,” He looked over to you, still reeling from the ending, “Are you done with your bowl, my love?”

     When he returned from putting the dishes in the sink Brian settled back into his corner of the couch. He opened his arms, beckoning you into his embrace. You obliged, curling into his chest.

     “You’re warm,” You murmured into the crook of his neck.

     His eyebrows twitched, not quite furrowing, “Are you cold?”

     You shook your head, “Noo, you’re just warm,” It was quiet for a moment as he began to stroke his fingers through your hair and you toyed with a loose string on his sweater, basking in the gentle Sunday morning ambiance. You looked up at him, “What would be your ideal situation?”

     He hummed in thought, “Well obviously you’d be there. Maybe we’d live in the country with some animals, we could grow some of our own food. Just something nice and peaceful, every day like this,” He stroked over your cheekbone.

     “That sounds nice.” You nodded, “Would we have cows?”

     Brian grinned, “Of course we would have cows, what kind of farmers would we be if we didn’t?”

     “Farmers,” The thought made you giggle, “Could you imagine us as farmers? Directly from our London apartment, you in a rock band and me with a shitty office job.”

     He joined in your laughing, “We could do it, pack up right now and go!”

     You stared up at him, his face slightly flush, a small smile still drawing up the corners of his mouth, “I love you,” You said softly.

     “I love you too,” He replied, tipping his head down to kiss you softly. Mornings like this were the most cherished, the chaste intimacy of domestic life. The innocent familiarity between the pair of you that sparked beautiful occasions such as this. It was lovely and pure and you had nothing but time.

[jiejie-eonni-onee-sama]

UNUSUAL FAMILY F.A.Q

The Carlyle-Patterson family answers your questions!

The Carlyle-Patterson family: HELLO EVERYONE!

Matt: First of all, welcome to our house! We are very happy to see you!

Andy: Secondly, thanks for all the questions you send us! I hope it will help to know us better!

Nathan: Dads! Can we start now?

Cadeyrn: Don’t be so impatient!

Isaac: Calm down, guys!

Ethan: Please, don’t start a fight! People are looking at us!

Lilya: Okay! Let’s pick the first question!

Matt picks a question.

Matt: Let’s see... Ah! This question is from @marilynmonroefanfics and @onemoreparadise ! And it’s for me!

Q: Matt, how did you meet your husband?

Andrew: Ah, memories!

Matt (smiling): The best memories... Well, to answer this question, Andy and I met at university. He was studying architecture while I studied forensic sciences. One day, we bumped into each other... and since, I did not let him go!

Nathan (smirking): That is the cheesiest thing I ever heard!

Andrew: Wait until you will find your significant other, young man!

Isaac: Alright, next question (picks a paper) Here we are! This question is from @fandoms-are-my-friends-1321 !

Q: Hello! I have a question for the Unusual Family. How many of you are there?

Nathan: We are seven in this family: 2 dads and 5 children. The eldest is Cadeyrn, the second is Ethan, Isaac is the third, I am the fourth, and Lilya is the baby of the family!

Lilya (vexed): I am not a baby!

Ethan: It is just a way of speaking, Lilya.

Matt: Right! Lilya, pick the next question, please!

Lilya takes a paper and unfolds it.

Lilya: This question was asked by @marilynmonroefanfics ! Dad, Papa, it’s for you! 

Matt & Andy: AH? WHAT IS IT?

Q:  Matt and Andy, do you have a favorite child?

Lilya: Say it’s me!

All laugh.

Andrew: Seriously, we don’t have a favorite child. We equally love them!

Matt: I agree. However, some share our characters. For example, Cadeyrn & Isaac have a lot of common points with me whereas Ethan and Nathan share more traits with Andy! As for Lilya, she is the balance between us!

Lilya (grins): INDEED!

Nathan: Okay! Now, I pick the next question (takes a paper). What he have here? Ah ah! It’s from @redrosewritingsstuff ! Let’s see...

Q: Hiya! I wanted to ask the fam on what is their favorite activity as a family? luv u all💛💛

Lilya: They are nice!

Nathan: I agree!

Cadeyrn: Well, we do a lot of things together during the week-ends or our free time. We watch movies, go out for a walk, play some board games, talking...

Lilya: Cooking too!

Ethan: Yeah, you’re right! We often bake some cakes on Saturdays!

Isaac: Now, let’s pick the next question!

Andy picks the question.

Andy: Ah, another question from @marilynmonroefanfics ! Let’s see...

Q:  Have your children ever walked on you when you were (f*ckin)?

Matt & Andy: WHAT?

The kids laugh.

Matt (facepalming): I should have know there will be question like that!

Cadeyrn (smirking): So, are you going to answer this question or not?

Andrew: As if we have the choice! Well, to be honest, when Matt and I want to have an intimate moment, we try to be discreet and manage to do it when the children are not here. Besides, the walls are pretty thick, so...

Nathan: Just in case, for the safety of our ears, we always had earplugs in our bedrooms. So, when I feel things are getting hot between my dads, I scream “OPERATION EARPLUGS”. So, we can spend a quiet night and we don’t end up traumatized!

Isaac: And it is quite efficient!

Andy: Now, can we have another question? It is getting embarrassing, now!

Cadeyrn: Alright! I choose the next question! (picks the question) This time, it is @empress-writes !

Q:  Who cheats on family game night?

Lilya, Cadeyrn, Isaac, and Ethan: NATHAN!

Nathan: What? No! (grins) Well, maybe sometimes...

Ethan: Our dear brother likes to play with the rules!

Nathan: It’s just for liven things up! 

Matt: Calm down, kids, and let’s answer the next question!

Andy: Let me see: I wish to not answer a embarrassing question... Ah, what @onemoreparadise wants to know about us?

Q: How is the financial situation of the family?

Andy: Interesting question... Well, my dear, we may not be the wealthiest citizens of the city, but we have a comfortable situation. Matthew and I have a good salary, so it is helpful!

Isaac: It explains why we are often spoiled at our birthdays or Christmas!

Lilya: Next question, please!

Matt: Oh, oh! Another from @marilynmonroefanfics ! I dread what will be the question!

Q: Andy, how would you describe the taste of Matt's lips?

Matt (grinning): Tell me, honey... How do my lips taste?

Cadeyrn, Ethan, Isaac, Nathan & Lilya: YUCK! THAT’S GROSS!

Andy (facepalming): Why it’s always me who has the most embarrassing questions? (sighs) Nevermind!

Ethan: Dad, people wait for your answer...

Andy: I know, I know! (thinks) Well, I would describe the taste of my husband like a mixture of coffee, cherry, and lime! They are soft, but a bit rough sometimes!

Matt: I am flattered!

Nathan: NEXT, PLEASE!

Andy: Nathan, don’t scream!

Nathan: Sorry, dad!

Isaac: And now, we have a question from... @fandomgirl800​ ! And it’s for Cadeyrn and Lilya!

Q: Hello Carlyle-Patterson family! 👋 I hope you are all doing well!I would like to ask Lilya and Cadeyrn : What is your favorite food?

Cadeyrn: Hmmm... Excellent question! Well, I would say that my favorite food is pizza!

Lilya: As for me, it is spaghetti cabornara!

Nathan: Right... Let’s see... Oh oh!

Matt: What’s going on?

Nathan: Unfortunately, you have another question from @marilynmonroefanfics​ !

Matt & Andy: AGAIN?

Andy: Let me read it first... (becomes pale) Matt, look at it...

Matt: What? 

Q: Matt, do you have a favourite kink? Andy, do you have a favourite position? Do you two own s*x toys?

Matt: Kids, cover your ears, please!

All covered their ears.

Matt: Right... To answer your question, no, I don’t have a favourite kink. However, I find Andy extremely sexy when he wears a tie...

Andy (blushing): Stop that!

Matt: It is the truth!

Andy (smiling): If you say so... As for me, I don’t have a favourite position. I am often the sub one, if you know what I mean. Sometimes, we switch positions. And for answering the last question!

Andy & Matt: NO, WE DON’T OWN S*X TOYS!

Matt (smirking): We’re too old to play with toys!

Andy (rolling his eyes): Did you really need to say that?

Matt: Being precise is important, darling! Children, you can uncover your ears!

Isaac: About time! 

Ethan: Oh my! We forgot the other questions from @fandomgirl800​ !

Cadeyrn: Let’s read them!

Ethan: They are also for you and Lilya!

Cadeyrn & Lilya: REALLY?

Q: What is your dream job?If you could choose family vacation spot, which one would you choose?

Cadeyrn: Uh, what a good question... I want to be an animator after my studies: I love creating and animating short stories on my computer. For the holiday spot, I would choose the South of France: it is sunny and there is lot of nice places!

Lilya: When I grow up, I want to be a music teacher, because it is funny and I love playing music instruments! For holidays, I really want to go to Kenya: I really want to see the animals!

Nathan: Really interesting. At least, we have ideas for our next holidays!

Isaac: Er, guys... We have another question from @marilynmonroefanfics​ !

All: WHAT? AGAIN?

Q:  Andy, do you have a talent no-one know about?

Andy: At least a nice question! Well, my special talent is... I know how to play guitar and I am a skilled biker!

The kids: REALLY? COOL!

Matt: And you only tell me that now? We could went for a ride!

Andy: But it’s never too late...

Nathan: Sounds like you have plan for the week-end...

[recentanimenews]

FEATURE: Every Thing You Need to Know About That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Before Season 2

  *Season 2 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime kicks off on January 12, 2021, so be sure to catch up on all of the previous episodes here.*

  Whether you prefer your “reincarnated in a parallel world” fantasy adventures in light novel, manga, or anime form, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has got you covered, and since the TV anime adaptation is returning to Japanese TV (and Crunchyroll) for a second season soon, there's no slime-time like the present to absorb a quick refresher on what makes the series such a fantastic, comedic, and dramatic success.

  **Take heed, gentle readers, there are MASSIVE SPOILERS ahead, so read on at your own discretion.**

    The Story So Far

  During a random act of violence, Mikami Satoru, a humble office worker, is fatally stabbed and his dying thoughts are interpreted as wishes for his next incarnation. He reincarnates in another world in a body that matches these wishes: a lowly slime, one of the weakest monsters around. However, with his two Unique Skills (Great Sage and Predator), he begins exploring his environment, absorbing other monsters and gaining their Skills, and quietly growing stronger.

  The humble slime meets Veldora the Storm Dragon, a primordial being of immense power. The two strike up a friendship and exchange Names. Newly dubbed “Rimuru Tempest,” the slime agrees to help Veldora escape his centuries-long imprisonment by absorbing the dragon and studying the magical seal, Unlimited Imprisonment, that was placed upon Veldora by the Hero.

  Veldora's disappearance sparks huge consequences because the Storm Dragon is no longer able to protect the Great Forest of Jura, which he claimed as his territory. The monsters of the forest scramble to establish a new pecking order while neighboring nations investigate, and Rimuru — through random acts of kindness — finds himself responsible for protecting a growing new nation of demihumans such as Goblins, Ogres, Orcs, and Lizardmen.

Along the way, Rimuru befriends Humans and Dwarves and draws the attention of the powerful Demon Lords. The humble slime also comforts a dying hero, Shizue Izawa, and inherits her will and the ability to mimic a human form. After foiling the Demon Lords' plots to unleash the Orc Disaster and Charybdis — beings of world-shaking power — the first season concludes with Rimuru rescuing Shizue's students from certain death and returning home to lead the fledgling nation known as the Jura Tempest Federation.

  The Ways of Another World

    Magic and Magicules

  The world of That Time That I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a high fantasy setting in which magic is ever-present, powered by microscopic magical particles known as “magicules.” Beings of great power — such as Demon Lords, human Heroes, and Veldora — also possess intense concentrations of magicules, and using their Skills depletes their magicule reserves, which take time to replenish.

    Names and Skills

  The inhabitants of this magical world (including Rimuru) demonstrate uncanny abilities known as Skills, which allow them to perform magical feats that defy the conventional laws of physics. Extra Skills and Unique Skills are more powerful, and different Skills can be combined into new Skills with greater potency.

For monsters, possessing a Name conveys great power, potentially granting new Skills and/or causing the monster to evolve into a new form. For example, when he receives the name of “Geld” from the majin Gelmud, the leader of the Orcs is promoted to Orc King and gains the “Starved” skill.

    Demon Lords

  Towering above most other beings are the Demon Lords, a group of inscrutable beings of immense physical and magical power. Some Demon Lords are malevolent, while others are less openly hostile, but all of them possess strength that is capable of re-shaping the world. It is possible for a less powerful being to become a Demon Lord, a process which Ramiris describes as a “fall from grace,” although the exact process of creating a new Demon Lord has not yet been fully revealed.

  Dramatis Personae

    Heroes

  Rimuru Tempest – the protagonist of the show, a humble general contractor turned super-humanly powerful slime. Rimuru's “Great Sage” and “Predator” Unique Skills allow him to absorb and analyze practically anything.

  Veldora Tempest – a primordial Storm Dragon, Veldora Tempest is currently tucked safely within a pocket dimension inside Rimuru's stomach while the two of them attempt to undo the Unlimited Imprisonment seal that was placed upon the dragon. Veldora's absence from the material world kicks off the events that eventually lead to the formation of the Jura Tempest Federation.

  Shizue Izawa, aka Shizu – a hero known as the “Conqueror of Flames”, Shizue was summoned to this world by the Demon Lord Leon Cromwell and bonded with the superior spirit, Ifrit, granting her the power to control flames. Shizue eventually dies of old age, but she passes on her will, memories, and appearance to Rimuru, who absorbs her as her final request.

  Ranga – formerly a Direwolf, Ranga evolves into a Star Tempest Wolf through his service to Rimuru. Ranga leads his pack and serves as Rimuru's primary bodyguard, and he is a very good boy, yes he is.

The Goblins – After being granted names and evolving into Hobgoblins and Goblinas, the inhabitants of Goblin Village along with their Direwolf companions are the first ones to band together under Rimuru, eventually transforming their humble rural village into a mighty nation.

  The Ogres – Although few in number after their village is slaughtered during the Orc invasion, when granted names the Ogres evolve into Kijin and voluntarily choose to serve under Rimuru, finding a strong sense of purpose in their new roles as warriors, spies, and court advisors.

  The Lizardmen – A proud, swamp-dwelling people, the Lizardmen evolve into Dragonewts after Rimuru saves them from the Orc invasion and grants them names. They use their fishing, hunting, and gathering skills to provide food-stuffs for the Jura Tempest Federation, and key members such as Gabiru and his sister Soka also help with research and espionage, respectively.

  The Dwarves – Led by the Hero King Gazel Dwargo, the Dwarves of the kingdom of Dwargon are a sturdy and industrious people. After an initial misunderstanding, Rimuru gains the aid of Kaijin, a master craftsman, and Vesta, a brilliant researcher, as well as the three brother artisans Garm, Dold, and Myrd, who all take prestigious positions in Rimuru's capital city.

  The Orcs – After Rimuru brings the Orc invasion to an end by absorbing the Orc Disaster Geld, the Orcs are allowed to join the Jura Tempest Federation under the leadership of Geld's son, who inherits his father's name. With their great strength and physical endurance, the Orcs provide an excellent labor force, building roads and aqueducts for the Jura Tempest Federation.

  Demon Lord Milim – One of the most physically strong Demon Lords in existence, Milim surveys the Jura Tempest Federation out of idle curiosity and ends up befriending Rimuru, who keeps her volatile, childish personality mollified with snacks, sweets, and plenty of praise.

  The Free Union Guild – An organization of adventurers based in the neighboring country of Ingrassia, the Free Union Guild is led by Grandmaster Yuuki Kagurazaka, another transplant from Japan. Rimuru wins Yuuki over with the power of pop culture: an unlimited supply of manga drawn from Rimuru's memories, and so the Jura Tempest Federation and the Free Union Guild remain on good terms.

  Shizue's Students – Kenya Misaki, Ryota Sekiguchi, Gale Gibson, Alice Rondo, and Chloe Aubert are children who were summoned to this world from Earth, but their small bodies can't contain the magical energies bonded to their souls by the summoning process. With the help of Demon Lord Ramiris, Rimuru saves their lives by encouraging superior spirits to dwell within the children, allowing them to regulate their powers and fulfilling Shizue's dream of protecting them.

    Villains

  Demon Lord Leon Cromwell – Formerly a human summoned to this world to act as a Hero, Demon Lord Leon Cromwell is in turn responsible for summoning Shizue Izawa and bonding her with Ifrit. His current whereabouts and plans are unknown, although he and Rimuru seem destined to clash.

Demon Lord Clayman – A manipulative schemer responsible for unleashing the Orc Disaster on the Great Forest of Jura, Clayman's current plans have been foiled by the intervention of Rimuru, but the Demon Lord seems unconcerned with this defeat and has plenty of other plots at his disposal.

The Moderate Harlequin Alliance – Mysterious masked beings that claim to be an independent faction, the Moderate Harlequin Alliance were last seen doing Clayman's bidding and manipulating Phobio, an underling of Demon Lord Carrion, into unleashing Charybdis upon the world. Never trust a clown in a face mask.

The Orc Disaster – A tragic figure driven by unquenchable hunger, Geld the Orc Disaster was an Orc King who was manipulated into invading the Great Forest of Jura in an effort to artificially create a new Demon Lord. When Rimuru defeats and absorbs the Orc Disaster, the intrepid slime also agrees to take on the responsibility of looking after the Orcish people.

  Charybdis – A Calamity-class monster resurrected by Phobio at the urging of the Moderate Harlequin Alliance, this flying creature seemed unstoppable when it challenged the combined forces of the Jura Tempest Federation and a contingent of pegasus riders on loan from Dwargon...that is, it seemed unstoppable until Demon Lord Milim took it out with a single hit.

    Rimuru's Skills

  Black Flame (Extra Skill)

Black Lightning

Body Armor (from absorbing an Armorsaurus)

Body Double (from absorbing Ifrit)

Drain (from absorbing a Giant Bat)

Degenerate (from absorbing Shizue)

Electric Current Resistance

Great Sage (Extra, Unique Skill)

Magic Sense (Extra Skill)

Mimic > Human (from absorbing Shizue)

Pain Nullification

Paralysis Breath (from absorbing an Evil Centipede)

Paralysis Resistance

Physical Attack Resistance

Poisonous Breath (from absorbing a Black Serpent)

Predator (Unique Skill)

Self-Regeneration (Species Skill)

Sense Heat Source (from absorbing a Black Serpent)

Stab Resistance

Steel Thread (from absorbing a Black Spider)

Sticky Thread (from absorbing a Black Spider)

Thermal Fluctuation Resistance (combined from Heat and Cold Resistances)

Ultrasonic Wave (from absorbing a Giant Bat)

Water Manipulation (Extra Skill, combined from Water Blade, Water Movement, and Water Pressure Propulsion skills)

    And there you have it, a primer for the first season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime that would make even Great Sage envious. In a genre full of angsty anti-heroes, Rimuru's cheerful nature, their humbleness and humility despite their overwhelming strength, and their desire to solve conflicts through cooperation and kindness are a welcome change of pace. We're happy to have a second helping soon!

  Are you ready for another round of Rimuru gobbling up the competition and generally proving that they are “not a bad slime?” Be sure to let us know in the comment section below!

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Greenhouse construction in Kenya

greenhouse construction in Kenya has been a lucrative business though many farmers make minor mistakes which can be corrected

Over the last couple of years, the world has been facing a global food crisis, and Kenya is no exception. The food insecurity in Kenya has been accelerated by drought and famine. That notwithstanding, the climate has changed drastically, and it’s mainly characterized by dry seasons. Such situations lead to most farmers suffering because of poor soil nutrition and water shortages, which are poor conditions for food production. As a result, farmers are now looking towards greenhouse construction in Kenya to allow them to grow crops during both wet and dry seasons.

Greenhouses have proven an effective alternative to increase productivity for both small scale and large scale farmers. Besides, greenhouses can help improve their livelihoods and promote food security in Kenya. Farmers can construct either plastic-covered or permanent glass greenhouses that create a suitable environment for growing healthy crops all year round. The growth of crops in these structures is promoted by good irrigation systems, plus the temperature is mechanically controlled.

The benefits of growing plants in a greenhouse

Over time, farmers have come to realize that there are plenty of benefits of growing plants in a greenhouse, especially with the uncertainty in climate change lately. However, before you carry out your greenhouse construction in Kenya, you have to conduct adequate research to ensure that you will reap some of the following benefits.

A greenhouse delivers an extended growing season

There are consistency and reliability in food production

You can plant a variety of crops in a greenhouse

It allows you to control the growth environment, humidity levels, and soil easily

A greenhouse makes it easy for you to control insect and animal infestation

Decide whether you need to buy or build a greenhouse in kenya

When you set your mind to do greenhouse farming, you need to consider if a building or buying a structure is the right way to go. But first, you need to consider where you wish to place your greenhouse to establish if you have adequate space to grow the crop that you want.

However, before you come to the decision of whether to buy or carry out greenhouse construction in Kenya, you have to ask yourself a couple of things. First, you need the type and variety of plants that you wish to grow in your greenhouse and the space that they will require. Additionally, you need to consider if you have a tree nearby that can provide shade and if it sheds its leaves during certain seasons.

You also need to consider the material to use in the construction; particularly, the foundation. Moreover, you need to asses if the soil in the space that you have has good drainage or whether you need to come up with a water recycling system. That notwithstanding, you need to know if the area where you would like to set up your greenhouse has adequate water and if there is electrical connectivity within the area.

Most importantly, you need to consider your budget, and then decide which option works best for you. Building or buying? Apart from the cost, you need to know that greenhouses need to be constructed in a particular way to ensure that your crops will grow as expected. You have to position your greenhouse where it will receive optimal sunlight exposure during the day. It is recommended that greenhouses receive about 6 hours of sunlight every day.

Apart from the natural light from the sun, you must also install energy-efficient lights when it comes to greenhouse construction in Kenya. Before you decide between buying and building your greenhouse, you must also consider the design of the greenhouse. Do you want an all-in-one structure, or do you want a greenhouse that features your own design? If it is the latter, then you’re better off building your own structure. You can also customize it to suit your specific requirements.

However, if you are looking to establish it as a side business, then you are better off buying an already-established structure. Interestingly, there are various companies in Kenya that lease greenhouses to interested parties for a certain period. Some of those who have ventured into this business claim that it is quite profitable. Although these are just claims.

How to get started in greenhouse construction in Kenya

When you decide whether to buy or build your greenhouse, you’ve already figured out the space that you require to grow the crop you have in mind. It’s crucial that you consider your greenhouse as a long-term investment. Consequently, you need to have adequate space that will accommodate the plants that you would like to grow in the years ahead. Greenhouse construction in Kenya also needs to match up to the type of plant you wish to grow. For instance, if you wish to grow vegetables, your greenhouse should have a lot of headroom, plus it needs to receive maximum light.

You also have to decide on the style of the greenhouse that you want. There exist several styles, and some can even get built in one day. Here are some of the different styles that you could settle for based on your budget limits and needs.

Freestanding greenhouses – such types of greenhouses are stand-alone structures; therefore, you can place these structures where you would like on your property, but you have to ensure that the position you place your structure receives enough lighting. You can grow plenty of plants in this type of greenhouses, and you can start growing your plants as early as January.

Attached/lean-to greenhouses – you could also go for this style of greenhouses. Such greenhouses don’t require you to build all the four walls. However, one of the walls needs to be sturdy such as the wall of your house so that you can construct the three remaining sides to be lighter.

Due to their construction design, attached greenhouses are less expensive to construct compared to other styles. You can use such structured to grow seedlings and herbs. A major downside with the attached greenhouses is that sunlight only comes in from three sides.

Your greenhouse construction in Kenya should feature one of these styles, but that’s entirely dependent on the crop(s) that you would like to grow. It is also recommended that you refrain from building your greenhouse near coniferous trees. Those are trees that don’t shed their leaves during the cold season in Kenya, blocking the little sunlight that is available.

You can also place your greenhouse structure on any surface. However, you have to ensure that you construct it in an area that has good drainage. You can place a layer of landscape cloth where you intend to place your greenhouse. Doing so not only allows proper drainage but also keeps the weeds out.

Greenhouse accessories for greenhouse construction in kenya

Apart from the frame and exterior structure of the greenhouse, you need to know that there are accessories that have to go into a greenhouse to ensure that your crops grow as you would like. However, the accessories you put greatly depend on your budget allocations as they could get pricey at times.

You need to consider what you really need in your greenhouse, and the accessories that you could place during your greenhouse construction in Kenya include a heating system, automatic vents, shelving, a fan, a mist system, and a rack among other accessories.

How do you prepare for your first growing season

Now that you’ve already set up your greenhouse, including the accessories you want, you have to prepare for the growing season, but that also depends on the type of plant that you would like to grow in your greenhouse.

If it is your first time dealing with a greenhouse, then you need to start off with straight-forward crops instead of going for complicated crops without the experience. You will find that most greenhouse farmers in Kenya start with vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, leafy greens, and turnips among others. It is also advisable for you to group together plants that have a similar growth cycle so that you can organize your planting season accordingly.

You should also know that not all the seeds that you plant will germinate. That’s why it is advisable for you to plant more seeds than you would expect to grow. Doing so will help you save a significant amount of time, which you would otherwise spend transplanting. On the other hand, if you are planting crops that climb vertically such as tomatoes, then you need to plant them on a raised platform on your greenhouse’s floor. A bench could also serve as a suitable alternative.

Pesticides

Usually, experts advise against using pesticides in greenhouses as they could compromise the quality of produce, but there are some greenhouse owners who still use pesticides. Instead of using pesticides, you need to ensure that your greenhouse construction in Kenya is done to perfection. A well-constructed greenhouse has measures in place to prevent entry by pests.

You can install insect screens on the exhausts and air intakes of your greenhouse to prevent insects and or mites from getting into your greenhouse. Furthermore, you need to ensure that the equipment you use in your greenhouse isn’t used anywhere else to prevent cross-contamination, which could result in the presence of insects and diseases in your structure.

Fertilizer

A majority of greenhouse owners in Kenya prefer using organic fertilizers as opposed to manufactured products. If you find natural fertilizer, then you’re in a better position. However, there are some situations where you may need to get manufactured fertilizer to deliver the nutrients your crops need.

Environmental control

Greenhouse construction in Kenya should never be done without considering environmental control. You must keep in mind that a greenhouse is a place where you grow your crops under a controlled environment. One of the things you need to do in your greenhouse is heating. You have to insulate your greenhouse to ensure that your crops receive the heat they need even when there is no sunlight. You can find different types of heaters available, which are powered by different means. You must also ensure that the heating system in your greenhouse has an automatic shut-off feature.

Shading is also a requirement when it comes to greenhouses. Shade comes in handy when the sun is too warm and it is hitting the greenhouse directly. You can get roll-up screens of aluminum or wood, polypropylene shade cloth, or paint-on materials to provide the necessary shading during such times.

Your greenhouse must also have proper ventilation. Why is ventilation so important? Well, it is because plants also get hot, and the vents will allow proper circulation of air, preventing any damage from coming to your plants. Proper ventilation also minimizes t

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Kiongozi “Kion” Kimani Lorrin’s Character Sheet

Archetype — The Ruler Birthday — May 20th, 2001 Zodiac Sign —Taurus Sun, Taurus Moon, Scorpio Rising MBTI — ESTJ Enneagram —1; The Reformer Temperament — Choleric Hogwarts House — Gryffindor Moral Alignment — Lawful Good Primary Vice — Wrath Primary Virtue — Diligence Element — Earth

Overview:

Mother — Meklit Lorrin nee Adoyo Father — Quinbum Lorrin Mother’s Occupation — Owns Rehabilitation Home for children who have been victim of child prostitution Father’s Occupation — Un-Habitat Worker Family Finances — Middle class but like more high middle class Birth Order — Youngest; He the baby Brothers — One. Masamba Lorrin, he was born second Sisters — One. Chidi Lorrin, she was the first born Other Close Family — All of Simba’s maternal family, there are a lot of them, MK has a sheet you guys can go look at xD But he’s also close with his maternal grandmother because they click well in personality.  Best Friend — In Kenya Other Friends — All in Kenya Enemies — I’m pretty sure he will make some xD but as of right now nonee except if he can count his magic, then his magic   Pets —  None, I want him to have one though!! Once his magic gets under control xD  Home Life During Childhood — Kion has the best childhood out of all my other characters xD He was/is loved. He is Melkit’s favorite, yes, parents aren’t supposed to have favorites, but Kion is Melkit’s baby. He was definitely babied. Kion is very close to his siblings and has a great relationship with his parents. Kion often visited his aunts, uncles and cousins that live in Nairobi. He legit had an idyllic childhood.   Town or City Name(s) — Nairobi, Kenya. What Did His or Her Bedroom Look Like — Neat. Kion is actually not a slob. His room back home is clean and organized. All his clothes are folded and hung like they are supposed to be. He makes his bed and has a designated spot for everything in his room. There really isn’t like a whole lot of originality to his room. He doesn’t really care for decorating. Chidi actually teases him by calling him boring all the time.   Any Sports or Clubs — Likes Rugby and was definitely on the Rugby team back in school. He wasn’t really in any clubs because he preferred helping his mom out in the rehabilitation center instead. Favorite Toy or Game — Kion loves a good game of Rugby Schooling — Kion went through all the normal Nairobi schooling. He is now attending Pride U in Swynlake Favorite Subject — History Popular or Loner — Popular, not that he cared about it, he’s just social Important Experiences or Events — The day he and his family realized that he was a magick, the day where he caused major burning damage at the rehabilitation center D: and then there was also the day where the decision was made for Kion to move to Swynlake with Simba Nationality — Kenyan Culture — Kenyan Religion and beliefs — Muslim, his family practices but they are more modern muslim

Physical Appearance:

Face Claim —Tequan Richmond Complexion — Beautiful clear and unmarked light chocolate skin Hair Colour — Black Eye Colour — Dark Brown Height — 5’8” Build — Yummy fit Tattoos — Nope.   Piercings — Nope. Common Hairstyle — Umm, cut lol I don’t know how to better explain it. xD Sometimes Kion will let his hair grow out and braid it so you can see that on him from time to time, but for the most part he keeps up with regular barber cuts   Clothing Style — T-shirts and jeans. He doesn’t wear a lot of black jeans, he prefers blue. It’s very rare to catch Kion in a long sleeve shirt, I’m not even sure if he presently owns any (except for like formal wear where he has to dress fancy for an event) and that’s because his body runs really hot due to his magic. If you catch him in a sweater or a hoodie he is either wearing it for the aesthetic or it has to be like winter cold out. He is a fan of sneakers. He always looks neat, and put together. Mannerisms — Kion clenches his fists when he is trying to control his magic, he walks right out of a conversation if he’s done with it even if it’s rude to do so, deep breaths before speaking sentences when he’s angry, scoffs, rubs neck when embarrassed, juts chin when angry, perfect at maintaining eye contact even when embarrassed, tight drawn in shoulders when standing, and has a broad stance

Health:

Overall (do they get sick easily)? — Nope.   Physical Ailments — None. Neurological Conditions — Nope. Allergies — I would love to give him an allergy, but I’m pretty sure I’ll forget all about it so no. Grooming Habits — Kion is very clean, he doesn’t like being a slob. It doesn’t mean that he will stop himself from doing things because he could get dirty, it’s not to that at all, but for the most part he appreciates cleanliness and enjoys looking put together. Sleeping Habits — Light sleeper, Kion wakes up for any little noise but he’s not much of a mover when he sleeps like he isn’t constantly switching positions   Eating Habits — He’s a healthy eater, sticks to his three meals a day, but is not like gluten free or vegan or anything like that. He is like a boy where he likes his big portion of food.   Exercise Habits — Kion exercises religiously. He is in the gym four to five times a week and he loves it. He enjoys working out, it settles his mind. He enjoys running, but also loves strength building.   Emotional Stability — Umm Kion is probably not the most emotionally stable at the moment only because he’s struggling with this whole magic control and it’s eating at everything that makes him him. He doesn’t show any of that on the outside though. Body Temperature ��� Hot. His skin always feels warmer than the average person’s and he never gets cold because his body is always hot. Sociability — Kion is social. I wouldn’t say he’s like an extreme social butterfly, but he likes talking and being around people. He isn’t shy. Addictions — None. Drug Use — Nope. Alcohol Use — Occasional and really not even Kion isn’t a huge drinker like at all. I mean he’s also only nineteen sooo

Your Character’s Character:

Bad Habits — Swearing when in a temper, has a temper, does drink off the carton at times haha, can easily slip to an all work and no play mode Good Habits — Exercises, healthy eater, organized, on time, responsible Best Characteristic — Confident, responsible and caring Worst Characteristic — His stubbornness, pride, and he can even get pretty arrogant Worst Memory — When he caused some pretty heavy damage to his mom’s Rehab center because his magic got out of control and because of that his sister ended up with some second degree burns :( Kion can’t forgive himself for that. Best Memory — I mean Kion is only nineteen he still has so much life to live!!! I also can’t think of anything right now xD But I am pretty sure a best memory for him would be something where his family is involved. Proud of —His family. Embarrassed by — His inability to control his magic whenever his emotions are thrown off Driving Style — Kion is an excellent driver! Never text when he drives, or even look at his cell phone and he obeys the rules of the road, stops at all stop signs like you are supposed to. Strong Points — He is reliable, responsible, trustworthy, intelligent, level-headed, selfless, caring, protective   Temperament — Kion is a pretty calm dude. He does have a temper, but he’s very laid-back if any of that contradiction makes sense   Attitude — Laid back Weakness — His stubbornness and persistence Fears — Lost of his family, harming his family because of his magic, harming anyone else because of his magic Phobias — None Secrets — I don’t really think he has much of any Regrets — Not being able to control his magic in time from causing severe damage to his mom’s Rehab Center and second degree burns to Chidi’s arms Feels Vulnerable When — Speaking about personal problems and emotions. Pet Peeves — When people don’t keep eye contact while in a conversation with him like even if you aren’t paying attention at least be nice enough to fake that you’re paying attention xD Conflicts — There is the sad fact that he can’t control his magic right now so Kion is always in conflict about whether or not he should be around people for long periods of time. Kion is also emotionally conflicted because his magic is taking away a lot of what makes him him. Motivation — His sense of doing the right thing and his family Short Term Goals and Hopes — To control his magic Long Term Goals and Hopes — Graduate from University and help fix/pay off the damages he caused at his mom’s Rehabilitation Center Sexuality — He thinks he is Heterosexual Day or Night Person — Day Introvert or Extrovert — Extrovert Optimist or Pessimist — Realist