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Links to e-learning, online resources and digital tools Expand your knowledge Let's Get Started! Elevate Your Gardening Game - Indoors & Out Starting a garden can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve packaged our best expert advice, seasonal checklists, and design layouts into easy-to-use, beautifully designed PDFs. Download your Free Greenspace Guides here. Download Vegetable Gardening Guides FAO Crop Production Manual JICA Farming Gardening Techniques Manual DAPP Garden Farming Manual Foundations for Farming Principles Foundations for Farming - Pfumvudza Seedco Agronomy Manual Conservation Agriculture Handbook Growing in Zambia FANRPAN Home Gardening Guide Kitchen Gardening in Zambia GIZ Keyhole Gardening USE THIS SPACE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS Global Landscapes Forum Earthed Courses Thrive for Good The Smiling Gardener Free Courses Useful Websites Knowledge Hub of Southern Africa Pelum Zambia Subtropical Eden Zambia Agroecology Alliance Agribusiness Society of Zambia Zambia National Farmers Union Sponsored Eco-Sprout Solutions Shadrack Mwelwa is championing eco-friendly gardening his homemade vermicompost solutions. Watch Video Here Shop Garden Talk Rose Adams developed her love of gardening during her retirement. Today her garden continues to grow. Watch Video Here Don't Keep Secrets Tell us about interesting gardening resources that you have found useful. Email us the details of any online resources you would like us to share on our website. Advertise here Reach New Audiences

IMPROVE YOUR SOIL Let's Get Started! The foundation of any beautiful garden is healthy soil. Whatever the quality of your soil, it can always be improved. Click on the options below to find out how. Watch: Building your soils Dan Vissani from Chengelo Agricultural Training College explains soil structure. Understanding Soil Learn about the living layer of soil that covers the earth DIY Soil test Understand your garden better by doing this simple DIY soil test Living Soil Loctaguna Organics is an organic farm in the Leopards Hill area of Lusaka. Patson a soil and vermicompost specialist based on the farm, explains the important of us building living soils if we care about feeding people healthy food. Watch more videos Follow Loctaguna Online Follow Woza Worms Online USE THIS SPACE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS The Gardener's Guide All Posts (86) 86 posts Home Gardening in Zambia (40) 40 posts Vegetable Gardening in Zambia (20) 20 posts Zambia Plants & Places (12) 12 posts Biodiversity in the garden (3) 3 posts Eco-friendly Living (22) 22 posts Re-building our Soils (6) 6 posts Conserving Water (6) 6 posts Gardening Basics (6) 6 posts Pest Control (1) 1 post Small Scale Farming (0) 0 posts The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. Terniya Saran 4 min read Test your own soil at home Greenspace Zambia 5 min read A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Improving Your Soil Greenspace Zambia 3 min read The Terrible Truth behind Soil Harvesting: Preserving Zambia's Natural Balance Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Nurturing Our Gardens Through Erratic Weather Patterns of Climate Change Greenspace Zambia 2 min read It starts with the soil Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Explore more articles Knowledge hub of Southern Africa Click above to visit the site Tearfund Soil Resources Information is available on Tearfund Footsteps Magazine Soil Health Academy Courses on soil health and regenerative farming Learn Award winning Kiss the Ground film and other resources To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves Mahatma Gandhi Advertise here Reach New Audiences Sponsored Eco-Sprout Solutions Shadrack Mwelwa is championing eco-friendly gardening his homemade vermicompost solutions. Watch Video Here Shop Garden Talk Rose Adams developed her love of gardening during her retirement. Today her garden continues to grow. Watch Video Here

Pest Management Let's Get Started! Living creatures are a vital part of any garden. It doesn't matter if your garden is green, if your garden has no insects, birds or worms your garden is dead! Click on the options below to learn how to work with nature to get a healthy, vibrant, chemical free garden. What is integrated pest management integrated pest management chemical pest control vs. organic pest control These are some of the insects you need in order to have good harvests 5 easy tricks to make your crops chemical free over view of intercropping, rotation, companion cropping bringing 'good ' animals into your garden what to plant to attract natural predators chemical vs organic pesticides Organic pesticides are becoming more popular as a less toxic way to manage pests. William, an insect specialist, explains that both organic and chemical pesticides can cause problems in your garden in the longer run. The best 'pest' control is to create a healthy ecosystem by having a diverse garden . Follow Online USE THIS SPACE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS The Gardener's Guide Your online resource to gardening in Zambia Pest Management Articles The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. Terniya Saran 4 min read All Posts (86) 86 posts Home Gardening in Zambia (40) 40 posts Vegetable Gardening in Zambia (20) 20 posts Zambia Plants & Places (12) 12 posts Biodiversity in the garden (3) 3 posts Eco-friendly Living (22) 22 posts Re-building our Soils (6) 6 posts Conserving Water (6) 6 posts Gardening Basics (6) 6 posts Pest Control (1) 1 post Small Scale Farming (0) 0 posts Dealing with Termites In most parts of Zambia termites can be a menace, killing plants and eating into houses. They are however, a vital part of the ecosystem and in this video William explains their behaviour and how you can manage them in your garden or farm. Follow Online Common pests Aphids Nemotodes Maize borer Beetles Termites Slugs Birds Scale Insects Koppert Biological Pest control Find out more about the organic crop protection solutions available to you in Zambia. Visit the Koppert website Sponsored Eco-Sprout Solutions Shadrack Mwelwa is championing eco-friendly gardening his homemade vermicompost solutions. Watch Video Here Shop Garden Talk Rose Adams developed her love of gardening during her retirement. Today her garden continues to grow. Watch Video Here protecting your harvest from weevils How to make ...work for you Keeping rats from your maize the good and bad about Tobacco Dust The hum of bees is the voice of the garden. Elizabeth Lawrence BIODIVERSITY IN NIGERIA Why Biodiversity Matters and How to Welcome It Back Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Protecting your veggies from wildlife that want to eat your veggies Greenspace Zambia 2 min read International Day of Biological Diversity - 22 May 2023 Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Marcel is a snake expert who has done extensive work in snake education and snake bite treatment within Zambia. In this video he explains more about how knowing snake behaviour, can help you keep them away from your house, pets and livestock. He is currently raising funds to train more doctors to respond to snake bite emergencies in Zambia. Donate practical tips to prevent snakes around your home Advertise here Reach New Audiences

Create YOUR PERFECT GARDEN Let's Get Started! We are so fortunate in Zambia to have such a lovely climate that allows us to grow such a wide range of plants through the year. The Zambian horticultural industry has developed exponentially. As gardeners have become more sophisticated, plant suppliers have also increased their product range and service offerings. Browse through our options below for more on how to develop your garden. Learn Download FREE PDF 7 Simple Steps to Start a Garden Refresh Connect Find out more about Garden Clubs of Zambia and other groups with regular activities where you can enjoy nature. Find Suppliers The Business Directory is a handy resource for finding gardening businesses, plants, and accessories. creating a perfect landscape Your home is the center of your world and should provide you with joy. Watch as Diane shares how she created her beautiful 10 acre garden, over 15 years. She describes how she manages the practicalities of maintenance with the responsibility of being eco-consious in it's management. Watch more videos BUY A GARDENER A GIFT Join a club to tour local gardens Sometimes you need a little more to inspire your gardening journey. Reach out to one of these garden clubs to find out how you can join them on one of their garden tours. Kabulonga Garden Club Join this vibrant community of gardeners who meet monthly to visit gardens and learn about other life skills. Lusaka Garden Club LGC is the oldest gardening club in Zambia, dating back to the 1960s. It continues to be a hub of knowledge sharing within Lusaka. Kitwe Garden Club This community is based in the Copperbelt that brings together residents to network, share gardening expertise, and organise civic tree-planting projects. The Gardener's Guide All Posts (86) 86 posts Home Gardening in Zambia (40) 40 posts Vegetable Gardening in Zambia (20) 20 posts Zambia Plants & Places (12) 12 posts Biodiversity in the garden (3) 3 posts Eco-friendly Living (22) 22 posts Re-building our Soils (6) 6 posts Conserving Water (6) 6 posts Gardening Basics (6) 6 posts Pest Control (1) 1 post Small Scale Farming (0) 0 posts Sponsored How proper pruning improves food production and home gardening in Zambia during winter Greenspace Zambia 3 min read My Urban Gardening Journey with Sack Planters Shadrack Mwelwa 8 min read Current Low-Lawn trends in gardening Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Lawn alternatives for low water gardens Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Water-wise Gardening: Best Plants to Add to Your Garden Right Now Greenspace Zambia 3 min read A practical guide to sustainable gardening Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Gardening in a small space Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Popular Indoor Plants that are Originally from Africa Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Explore more articles HERE Sponsored Palm View Nursery Although they specialise in palms and hibiscus plants, Palmview have a range of ornamental shrubs and trees, grown sustainably here in Zambia. Watch Video Here Shop Butterfly Bush Nursery Butterfly bush has everything you need for your garden; a range of plants, trees, compost and accessories including large fountains. Watch Video Here Shop There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments. Janet Kilburn Phillips Advertise here Reach New Audiences

Join the New Green Revolution Why You Need To Plant A Tree Zambia is home to extensive natural forests, with around 66% of the country's land area still covered in these vital ecosystems. However, as urban and agricultural development continues, large areas of land are being cleared and left unprotected, resulting in depleted soils, higher temperatures, and, most importantly, reduced water retention, making us increasingly vulnerable to climate change. By planting more trees, we will be preserving and expanding Zambia’s tree cover, and we can improve our general quality of life for residents. This video from Kenya tells the story of diminishing forests in Kenya. Do parts of it sound eerily similar to our situation in Zambia? How many streams and wetlands do you know of that have dried up because of reckless tree cutting? Get Involved #treeplantingchallengezambia Planting trees is just one way to improve our shared landscape and mitigate some of the negative effects of climate change. For this year's Tree Planting Challenge, simply post a picture of yourself with a tree you have just planted on your social media. Use the hashtag #treeplantingchallengezambia, share it, and inspire others to do the same. #treeplantingchallengezambia #thenewgreenrevolution #everytreecounts #wewantevidence #onetreeoneperson Get Connected You don't have to do it all by yourself. Get involved with a local community that is planting trees or start your own tree planting group. Zambia Plants Trees This is an informal community groups that plants trees in Lusaka. They have successfully run tree planting events in schools. Join the Whatsapp group to get details of their events this year. Munda Wanga Over the next few month, Munda Wanga is rejuvenating it's gardens and collecting donations of trees and ornamental plants. If you would like to help please contact Innocent on 0979 999 810. Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia WECSZ have an on going programme where they plant trees within schools. To donate a tree to a school or to participate in their next activity, please contact Laura on +260 0977 887437 Lusaka Urban Forests and Parks Initiative This is a tree planting and urban greening initiative by the Lusaka City Council. You can support them by donating trees and/or participating in tree planting events. Follow David Ngwenyama on Facebook or contact him on 0962 975 790 Ecosteward for Health Initative This group works within the Makeni/Kanyama area, and other parts of Lusaka, educating youth on creating a healthier urban environment. Follow their Facebook page, or contact Ismail on +260 761788168 for more information Green Gold Social This community project is planting trees in the Chongwe area If you would like to help follow them on Facebook or contact Hope on +260 761 246664. Working Together A tree planting success story. In the 2021/22 rainy season, a group of corporates, garden clubs and individuals worked together to plant trees at Golden Glad School in Kalingalinga, in Lusaka, creating a shadier future for the students there. All your questions on tree planting Answered! We have put together a comprehensive article on planting trees which will guide you through simple the process of planting trees around your home and in your community. Click here! Just Get Started Planting trees around your home and neighborhood is a great place to start, as working together with neighbors on this effort builds a strong sense of community pride Plant a tree in your own garden. Plant a tree outside your wall. Work with your neighbours to plant trees in your street. Organise your own tree planting event. Sponsored Trees for Zambia Specialists in indigenous trees they have a large range of young trees on sale and also provide consultancy and tree planting services. Knowledgable staff are will guide you in your tree selection. Watch Video Here Follow them on Facebook Chifwema Arboretum Developed as an educational centre, the arboretum boasts a wide variety of trees and indigenous plants. Popular for school tours, running groups and picnics. Watch Video Here Follow on Facebook Shop ABOUT US Stay in the loop! Subscribe to the Thinking Green Newsletter and stay connected to the latest green events and happenings in our community! SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER Natural Forest Regeneration Planting trees is not the only way to restore our forests. To truly revive our ecosystems, we also need to support nature in regenerating itself. Protect the Forest from Fire! Miombo woodlands are rich in plants adapted to sporadic fires, but frequent burning now causes severe damage. Fires deplete organic matter, kill vegetation, and harden soil, making recovery difficult. Rebuilding topsoil can take 30 years, and restoring the tree canopy takes even longer. By stopping field burning, we give nature a chance to slowly rebuild the soil. Watch this video of the miombo burning! Sustainable Harvesting of Firewood Many trees are cut down for urban charcoal use. With careful forest management, natural regrowth can supply rural wood needs without causing deforestation. Sustainable tree pruning is a key part of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration. More from Grassroots Trust Zambia The Story of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration FMNR is a low-cost, sustainable land management approach that helps rural communities regenerate shared grazing lands and fields. Read more from World Vision Zambia! The Truth about Trees and Water Managing trees in forests and around rivers is crucial for a steady water supply, especially in Zambia, where rainfall is scarce for nearly eight months. This Tree Aid video from Ghana illustrates how vegetation loss impacts rivers, agriculture, and community resources. Zambia's Desperate Reality Protecting our forests are essential to prevent a water crisis in Lusaka and Zambia in general. In an impassioned plea, Timothy Phiri, a Zambian environmentalist, explains the consequences, if we the people of Zambia do not engage in protecting our natural resources. Learn More About Zambian Plants Trees of Zambia This pocket guide helps you identify 144 common tree species found in Zambia, with colourful images and simple-to-understand terms. Contact Trees for Zambia to find out more BUY ONLINE Trees of the Miombo Woodland This practical field guide to the trees and shrubs of the Miombo Woodlands provides an accessible account of 60 of the most common trees and shrubs of the Miombo vegetation. Email operations.greenspacezambia@gmail.com to buy from within Zambia or buy online using the link below. BUY ONLINE Flowers of the Mutinondo Wilderness This compilation of photographs, collections, and expertise gathered over the past 25 years describes the miombo woodland, the threats it is facing, and contains descriptions of 143 families, 611 genera, and 1634 species found within the Mutinondo Wilderness Area of northern Zambia. Email operations.greenspacezambia@gmail.com to buy from within Zambia or buy online using the link below. BUY ONLINE Zambian Trees Mr. Garry’s Collection of Zambian Trees documents his observations and some of the indigenous knowledge around trees in Zambia. It has been well received by the professional Foresters of Zambia and is used as a teaching tool at the Zambia College of Forestry. A soft copy of this book can be obtained for free online at Zambiantrees@gmail.com , just give your name and where you are located. It's FREE. READ MORE

Zambia's botanical wonders Let's Get Started! Zambia has a wealth of natural beauty, among them is many plants, some that exist only within our borders. Click on one of our many resources below to learn how. Learn Visit Chifwema Arboretum for an educational tour Connect Reach out to Tree Club Zambia, indigenous plant enthusiasts, for a tree walk in Lusaka. Find Suppliers Visit the Garden Directory to buy indigenous plants. Have you ever wondered what it is like to go on a botanical expedition? Get an inside look through the eyes of Nicko Wightman as he joins a group of plant enthusiasts to hike through the Mafinga Mountains. Watch more on Youtube EXPLORE THe Mafinga mountains of zambia BUY A GARDENER A GIFT The Gardener's Guide The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. Terniya Saran 4 min read How To Start Your Own Sack Garden Shadrack Mwelwa 3 min read How to grow your own vegetables, organically, at home Greenspace Zambia 4 min read How Vertical Gardening Can Turn Urban Spaces into Food and Learning Hubs Natasha Mulenga 2 min read The Gardener's Guide Your online resource to gardening in Zambia All Posts (86) 86 posts Home Gardening in Zambia (40) 40 posts Vegetable Gardening in Zambia (20) 20 posts Zambia Plants & Places (12) 12 posts Biodiversity in the garden (3) 3 posts Eco-friendly Living (22) 22 posts Re-building our Soils (6) 6 posts Conserving Water (6) 6 posts Gardening Basics (6) 6 posts Pest Control (1) 1 post Small Scale Farming (0) 0 posts Sponsored Articles on Zambian Plants Zambia’s Early Spring Terrestrial Orchids Nicholas Wightman 3 min read Zambia’s Dwarf False Banana Nicholas Wightman 2 min read The Ntumbachushi Euphorbia Nicholas Wightman 2 min read Zambia’s Endemic Gladioli Nicholas Wightman 2 min read Exploring the Characteristics of Zambian, Indigenous Palm Trees Nicholas Wightman 4 min read Chifwema Arboretum | Zambia's newest internationally recognised botanical garden Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Goodbye winter, hello early spring flowers! Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Indigenous Zambian Protea Species Nicholas Wightman 3 min read Zambia's Natural Beauty: Uncovering the Best Places for Plant Enthusiasts to Explore Greenspace Zambia 1 min read Wilderness Wonderlands: Zambian National Parks Greenspace Zambia 3 min read International Day of Biological Diversity - 22 May 2023 Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Mutinondo Wilderness Reserve: A Naturalist's Oasis Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Explore more articles HERE Advertise here Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Miombo Woodlands Based on extensive fieldwork in Zambia’s national parks, Paul Smith’s Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of the Miombo Woodlands uses accessible language, detailed illustrations, and distribution maps to help both non-specialists and experts easily identify 60 of the region's most common woody plant species. Buy Online Trees of Zambia Co-authored by Clare Barkworth (formerly Pope) and Adam Pope, Pocket Guide: Trees of Zambia is an accessible reference book that details 141 of the country's most common indigenous and naturalized tree species. The guide organizes these species into five distinct groups based on shared characteristics, featuring full-color photographs, local names, up-to-date distribution maps, and key pointers to assist readers with identification in the field. Buy Online Zambezi Flora Zambia has a huge wealth of plant species and we want to shine a light on them all! Learn More Discover the hidden wonders of African botany and traditional plant wisdom by subscribing to The African Plant Hunter on YouTube. Gus guide his viewers through of Southern Africa's most fascinating flora! Watch more on Youtube Follow the african plant hunter Helpful resources on indigenous plants Flora of Zambia The non-profit academic database Flora of Zambia (zambiaflora.com) serves as a collaborative online botanical repository, offering key descriptions, images, and distribution data for the region's native and naturalised plant species. The Flora and Fungi of Zambia Facebook Group The Facebook group "Flora and Fungi of Zambia" is a community platform where enthusiasts and experts share photos, identification tips, and knowledge about the diverse plant and mushroom species native to Zambia. The Livingstone Museum Research Botany Section The Livingstone Museum's botany research section focuses on collecting, preserving, and studying Zambia's diverse plant species, maintaining an extensive herbarium collection that serves as a vital resource for regional ecological and taxonomic research. 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Growing Food Let's Get Started! Nothing beats the satisfaction of feeding your family with food that you have grown with your own hands? Whether it's fruits, herbs or vegetables, you can always grow more in your space. Click on one of our many resources below to learn how. Learn The Grow your own vegetable gardening series covers everything you need to know to grow vegetables on a small scale. Connect UBumi is a collective of organic farmers and consumers, who meet regularly to visit farms, share knowledge and market their produce. Find Suppliers Take a look the the garden directory for garden supplies and organic inputs or produce. A few years ago Nsofwa converted her garden, from conventional lawn and rose bush filled garden to a beautiful food forest. She has been so successful at growing vegetables, fruit and small livestock, that she now grows 75% of her own food in her urban plot! Watch more on Youtube EXPLORE THIS SUSTAINABLE URBAN FARM in Lusaka BUY A GARDENER A GIFT The Gardener's Guide The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. Terniya Saran 4 min read How To Start Your Own Sack Garden Shadrack Mwelwa 3 min read How to grow your own vegetables, organically, at home Greenspace Zambia 4 min read How Vertical Gardening Can Turn Urban Spaces into Food and Learning Hubs Natasha Mulenga 2 min read The Gardener's Guide Your online resource to gardening in Zambia All Posts (86) 86 posts Home Gardening in Zambia (40) 40 posts Vegetable Gardening in Zambia (20) 20 posts Zambia Plants & Places (12) 12 posts Biodiversity in the garden (3) 3 posts Eco-friendly Living (22) 22 posts Re-building our Soils (6) 6 posts Conserving Water (6) 6 posts Gardening Basics (6) 6 posts Pest Control (1) 1 post Small Scale Farming (0) 0 posts Advertise here 🌱 Learn what to grow & when in Zambia 🐞 Regenerative gardening 🌻 Seasonal tips • soil health• food • biodiversity Ideas for Your Vegetable garden The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. Terniya Saran 4 min read How To Start Your Own Sack Garden Shadrack Mwelwa 3 min read How to grow your own vegetables, organically, at home Greenspace Zambia 4 min read How Vertical Gardening Can Turn Urban Spaces into Food and Learning Hubs Natasha Mulenga 2 min read Protecting your veggies from wildlife that want to eat your veggies Greenspace Zambia 2 min read A practical guide to sustainable gardening Greenspace Zambia 3 min read It starts with the soil Greenspace Zambia 2 min read The Complex Relationship Between GMOs and Food Security in Developing Countries Greenspace Zambia 2 min read The Importance of Cleaning your Garden Tools Greenspace Zambia 2 min read The GMO Debate: Exploring the Controversy Surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms Greenspace Zambia 1 min read The Essential Garden Tools for your home garden Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Organic Farming in Zambia Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Where to find vegetable gardening courses in Zambia Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Grow your own: How to grow onions at home Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Grow Your Own: How to grow tomatoes at home Greenspace Zambia 4 min read Grow your own: How to grow rape at home Greenspace Zambia 5 min read Vegetables That Thrive in Zambia's Cooler Months Greenspace Zambia 2 min read A Guide to Preparing Your Zambian Garden for the Dry Season Greenspace Zambia 2 min read Explore more articles HERE Sponsored Back 2 Basics Organics From building sustainably, permaculture gardens and preserving food. To find out how to live sustainably in an urban setting contact them for an urban farm tour. Watch Video Here Follow on Facebook Book a Farmstay on AirBnB Loctaguna Organics See what a mature food forest can look like by visiting Loctaguna who have developed a beautiful syntropic system in their market garden. Proving that organic farming can be profitable if done right. Contact them for a visit or to organise training. Watch Video Here Follow on Instagram Book a Farmstay on AirBnB SMALL-SCALE farming A collection of local resources for those interested in market gardening, income generating projects or small scale agriculture. Read More Gardening is cheaper than therapy – and you get tomatoes. Unknown Advertise here Reach New Audiences Make your own compost Build your Soil Build your soil

Greenspace Zambia shares on gardening in Zambia; home gardening, vegetable gardening, public greenspace and urban environment conservation and garden related business and trends. Zambia's Favourite Gardening Magazine Helping Gardeners grow Practical tips and inspiration for creating beautiful gardens in Zambia; what ever you want to grow. Watch us on Youtube your gardening journey starts here You can learn how to create your perfect garden, enjoy one of the many green communities that we have locally, or get great deals from local plant nurseries. Click on one of our many resources below to start your adventure. Learn Visit the Gardeners Guide Blog to read practical articles on home gardening. Connect Find out more about clubs and societies around gardening, nature and healthy living. Find Suppliers The Business Directory is a handy resource for finding gardening businesses, plants, and accessories. Garden Suppliers Directory Explore Zambian Gardens Zambia boasts beautiful gardens nurtured by passionate plant lovers. In this video Evelyn Sakala - Simbeye shares her 29-year journey in developing her Lusaka garden, which now reflects her unique style and taste. Watch more videos here BUY A GARDENER A GIFT Ideas for Your Home garden Some people love growing food, some love the sound of birds singing outside their window, some people just want to entertain friends. A perfect garden is one that suits your personality and your needs. The Gardener's Guide is where you will find all the our articles with so much practical tips you can experiment with as you grow your garden. Click on any of the categories below to find out more on a particular topic . Categories All Posts (86) 86 posts Home Gardening in Zambia (40) 40 posts Vegetable Gardening in Zambia (20) 20 posts Zambia Plants & Places (12) 12 posts Biodiversity in the garden (3) 3 posts Eco-friendly Living (22) 22 posts Re-building our Soils (6) 6 posts Conserving Water (6) 6 posts Gardening Basics (6) 6 posts Pest Control (1) 1 post Small Scale Farming (0) 0 posts How proper pruning improves food production and home gardening in Zambia during winter Home Gardening in Zambia Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Why Biodiversity Matters and How to Welcome It Back Biodiversity in the garden Greenspace Zambia 3 min read How to grow your own vegetables, organically, at home Vegetable Gardening in Zambia Greenspace Zambia 4 min read Why Self-Sustainability Is the New Self-Empowerment Eco-friendly Living Bujianna Banda 5 min read My Urban Gardening Journey with Sack Planters Home Gardening in Zambia Shadrack Mwelwa 8 min read The Terrible Truth behind Soil Harvesting: Preserving Zambia's Natural Balance Re-building our Soils Greenspace Zambia 3 min read Explore more articles HERE Sponsored Eco-Sprout Solutions Shadrack Mwelwa is championing eco-friendly gardening his homemade vermicompost solutions. Watch Video Here Shop Garden Talk Rose Adams developed her love of gardening during her retirement. Today her garden continues to grow. Watch Video Here Thinking of planting trees? Build your soil Read This First! A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all, it teaches entire trust. Gertrude Jekyll Community connect Green Clubs & Societies If you are looking for a group of like minded people to spend time with as you explore your hobbies, join one of Zambia's clubs and societies related to gardening, farming or nature. Green Events Experiences If you are looking for a garden or nature related activity to do with your frends and family, have a look at some of the local events and experiences, in our directory, that you can make investigate. Coffee & Chill The Mocha Puddle is Lusaka's only 100% Gluten Free Coffee Shop. In addition to being a popular meeting place for friends they also sell, high quality artisanal crafts. They can facilitate workshops for small groups and provides catering services. Coming up soon ! Save the Date! Don't miss Out! Read More Get to know Greenspace Greenspace Zambia provides information on gardening and the environment in Zambia to inspire Zambians to practice sustainable gardening and create greener cities. Find out more about us BUY A GARDENER A GIFT Visit our Shop

Our indoor plant rental and maintenance services can simplify your life. plants in corporate spaces THE BEAUTY OF INDOOR PLANTS Interior greenspace continues to be a trend with most modern buildings, offices or homes follow the open plan concept. Modern architecture has embraced ways to integrate more greenery within offices and homes. In offices and hotels this trend is very pronounced, with typically larger plants installed in strategic areas in hallways and lobby's. The lush foliage of the plants simply add to the welcoming feel of any space and enhanc the image of the company. Plant Rental Service PLANT RENTAL SERVICE Greenspace Zambia provides a premium package to companies within Lusaka, where we supply plants and maintain plants for their public spaces. such as reception or meeting rooms. Our experienced team removes a lot of the stress involved in keeping these plants looking healthy. Freeing your emloyees to focus on their work. WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU The plant rental service includes: the supply of indoor & patio potted plants. the weekly maintenance of plants including the watering, fertilising, weeding of our plants in your office. the regular replacement of plants that may not be thriving. Our plant guarantee ensures that there is a steady rotation of healthy plants through the office for the benefit of staff and the enjoyment of your clientele. SO WHY NOT CREATE YOUR OWN GREENSPACE? CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION A consultant will visit your premises to do an initial assessment on the type of plants suitable for your office. Feedback and a quotation and a list of plant options then will be sent through within a week. Helpful tips to get you started How to incorporate plants in your office space. Transform your office culture with indoor plants. Overcoming the hurdles of indoor plants in an office space Our Plant Selection In our shade-house, we maintain a selection of shade tolerant plants that have been acclimatized to darker light conditions. This means it will be easier for them to get used to your indoor office space or your entrance verandah. We are mindful of where we place plants, selecting the right plant for the placement. We rotate plants into our clients premises regularly.We can accommodate clients requests on certain plants if they want to achieve a specific look, however, this is subject to availability. THE IMPACT PACKAGE The Impact Package is a combination of 10 plants, for new clients who would like to experience plant rental services to see if it benefits their company. W e offer a combination of pot sizes selected to create maximum impact in your reception area or client meeting rooms. The package includes 3 large plants, 4 medium plants, 3 small plants, including weekly maintenance, all at a discounted rate, for a trial period of 1 month! It will create sufficient density of plants to be noticed, and still be tasteful. The Nursery We are based in Lusaka South and maintain a selection of shade tolerant plants. We choose plants that are easy to maintain in high traffic areas. For our rental clients we select from our collection or if necessary we can source from other Lusaka based nurseries. GENERAL PLANT ADVISORY SERVICE Sometimes you just need a second opinion or advice on a garden that has already been installed. In such a case, we also can consult on your exterior landscaping including: general assessment to troubleshoot short-term and long-term issues with your landscape plant selection with a focus towards promoting indigenous species Landscape advisoy service CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION Email: hello@greenspacezambia.com

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