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The Gardener's
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How to grow your own vegetables, organically, at home
Over the years, modern farming methods have helped us make incredible progress in agriculture. Yields have gone up, and food has become more accessible. But now, more than ever, with the changing climate, we’re realising the importance of working with nature rather than against it. Nature sustains itself without chemicals. It regenerates, recycles nutrients, and feeds countless living things, all without human interference. And now, we’re learning to follow those same princi
Oct 24


How Vertical Gardening Can Turn Urban Spaces into Food and Learning Hubs
In the city, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the food we eat. Supermarkets offer fresh vegetables, but rising prices, limited variety, and long supply chains make urban households vulnerable. That’s why I turned to vertical bag farming -a simple, space-saving way to grow food, even in the smallest urban areas. Urban living comes with challenges: limited land, poor soil, and busy schedules. Vertical bag farming turns these challenges into opportunities. By stacking soil-f
Oct 22


Why Self-Sustainability Is the New Self-Empowerment
If you’re in Lusaka, Kabwe, Ndola, Kitwe, or any urban area in Zambia, now is the time to rethink what’s possible with your home space. Whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or just a sunny window — you can grow, raise, make, and build.
Oct 22


My Urban Gardening Journey with Sack Planters
How I successfully started a sack garden
May 10


The Terrible Truth behind Soil Harvesting: Preserving Zambia's Natural Balance
Across Zambia, truckloads of “black soil” roll into suburbs every day, promising lush lawns and thriving flowerbeds. To many gardeners,...
Jul 7, 2024


Jobs for July: Working on your hardscaping
As July approaches, the winter chill has settled into Zambian gardens. If you are being responsible then your garden is more brown than...
Jun 30, 2024


Current Low-Lawn trends in gardening
For many middle income Zambian households, lawns are a staple of every garden, and in fact when building, the first part of the garden...
Jun 23, 2024


Eco-friendly Business Opportunities for Zambia
Zambia holds vast potential for industries centered on sustainability, offering promising avenues worth exploring. While initial setup costs may be substantial, the potential rewards, including job creation and positive environmental impact, are significant. Here are three industries which we feel could benefit from more industry players. Collection and processing of garden waste for making compost & potting soil In Lusaka, the disposal of garden waste often involves its inc
Jun 16, 2024


Lawn alternatives for low water gardens
It can sometimes be hard to 'think outside the box' when you have an already established garden, especially if it involves making...
May 26, 2024
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