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The Gardener's
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A range of in-depth blog articles on all aspects of gardening in Zambia.
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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, 2025


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, 2025


My Urban Gardening Journey with Sack Planters
How I successfully started a sack garden
May 10, 2025


Water-wise Gardening: Best Plants to Add to Your Garden Right Now
Suggestions for which plants to plant in a drought garden.
Apr 28, 2024


A Basic Guide to Preparing your Garden for Winter
As May begins and the cool, dry weather sets in, it's the perfect time to roll up our sleeves and prepare our gardens for the months...
Mar 31, 2024


Almost Everything You Need to Know About How and Why to Plant Trees, in Zambia
A simple guide to selecting which trees to plant around your home.
Oct 1, 2023


When is the best time to plant aloes in Zambia
Zambia has such a favourable climate that most plants can be planted through the year. In the extreme, heat of October and November or...
Sep 3, 2023


September Garden Checklist - Tidying-up the Garden in Preparation for Spring
Here are some of the jobs we are working on in the garden this September
Aug 20, 2023


How to keep dogs from digging up your garden beds
Keeping dogs out of your garden beds can be a bit of a challenge and there are many reasons why they could be digging up your garden beds...
Aug 18, 2023


A practical guide to sustainable gardening
Sustainable gardening is a more natural approach to how we design and maintain our gardens. Gardening sustainably is crucial to protect...
Jun 20, 2023


It starts with the soil
The secret that nobody seems to be sharing is that a beautiful garden begins with healthy soil. Healthy soil is the foundation for...
Jun 19, 2023


Gardening in a small space
4 ideas on how to create a garden when you have small spaces.
Jun 19, 2023


Popular Indoor Plants that are Originally from Africa
Popular plants originally from Africa
Jun 1, 2023


The Importance of Cleaning your Garden Tools
Tips for cleaning garden tools
May 18, 2023


The Essential Garden Tools for your home garden
A list of basic gardening tools you can use for your garden.
May 11, 2023


Questions to ask yourself when landscaping
How to plan you landscaping project effectively
May 11, 2023


How Plants in the Office Improve Business Image
First Impressions Count. Within the first few seconds of stepping into your offices, a potential client will have made a subconscious...
May 11, 2023




How to Look After Indoor Plants in an Office Setting
How to overcome the chellenges of keeping plants indoors.
Apr 27, 2023


How to Incorporate Indoor Plants into Your Office
Consider design and layout when using indoor plants
Apr 20, 2023
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