Kabulonga Garden Club

In a fast-growing city like Lusaka, urban development often pushes natural green spaces to the margins. Yet, behind the residential gates of one of the city's most established neighborhoods, a quiet, community-driven movement is taking root. The Kabulonga Garden Club has evolved from a simple social circle of plant enthusiasts into an active advocate for urban ecology, proving that suburban backyards can play a massive role in building a greener, more resilient city.

From Private Hobbies to Public Impact
Led by Florence Mwila-Mumba, the Kabulonga Garden Club brings together a diverse mix of passionate gardeners.

The core of the club's activity revolves around its highly anticipated garden walkthroughs. Members open their gates to host tours, offering a rare peek into stunning private landscapes. These walkthroughs display a wide variety of styles, from expansive, mature suburban plots filled with towering shade trees to highly creative, small-scale potted plant arrangements. Beyond the aesthetic inspiration, these tours act as live, hyper-local masterclasses where neighbors troubleshoot shared climate and soil challenges.

By balancing the social joy of sharing plant cuttings with a strong conservation ethos, the Kabulonga Garden Club is setting a beautiful example for residential communities across Zambia. They are proving that you don’t need to manage a vast forest to make a difference—sometimes, a greener city starts with a single backyard.

To join the club reach out to the club via the number on their Facebook page.
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Learn more about how individual efforts shape the capital by watching this insight into [Making Lusaka Greener](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWmoT38Uscc), which features a direct look at a club meeting and practical discussions on urban greening.