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'Greenspace' is any area vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in an otherwise urban environment.

As towns and cities grow we need to be more intentional about protecting or creating these areas of greenery around us. Subscribe to the Greenspace Blog to learn more about gardening and the environment.

From Seed to Harvest: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Vegetable Garden in Zambia

With the end of the rainy season approaching it's a good time to get started on the crop of vegetables in your garden. Here are a few...

World Planting Day - 21st March 2023

World Planting Day is a global event that takes place annually on the last Saturday of March and is focused on promoting the importance...

"Nurturing Nature: The Benefits of Using Indigenous Plant Species in Zambian Gardening"

Gardening is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature into your home, and by choosing to incorporate indigenous plant species into your...

Caring for Plants in the Rainy Season in Zambia: Tips for Navigating Heavy Rain and Flooding

The rainy season in Zambia can bring much-needed relief from the heat and dryness of the summer months, but it can also pose challenges...

Mutinonhondo Wilderness

Mutinhondo Wilderness is a botanical reserve located in the mountainous western part of Zambia. Spanning over 10,000 hectares, it's hills...

Bringing Evergreen interest to Your Garden: Easy-to-Grow Perennials for Zambia

If you're looking for easy-to-grow perennials for your garden in Zambia, here are a few options to consider: Aloes & Agaves. There are...

Invasive Species in Zambia: Giant Sensitive Plant

The Giant Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pigra L.) is an invasive plant that has become a problem in many parts of the world, including Zambia....

Invasive Species in Zambia: Water Hyacinth

The Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) is an invasive species in Zambia which rapidly spreads across open slow moving waterways...

Invasive Species in Zambia: Lantana

Lantana camara L. is considered an invasive species in many tropical and subtropical areas across the world. Originally, it is native to...

Invasive Species Week - February 20th to 26th

Invasive species are plants, animals, and microorganisms that are introduced into an ecosystem where they do not naturally occur. As a...

Facebook Groups and Communities

One always feels encouraged when you are surrounded by like minded people and that is one of the benefits of online communities. In...

Active Community Groups

There are options if you want to get active and get involved with clubs and societies that meet regularly to enjoy gardening or nature....

Interesting Environmental Organisations

Helping Hands in Snake Safety About: Helping people stay safe around snakes, and snakes stay alive around people. Your reference guide to...

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