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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, 2025


Protecting your veggies from wildlife that want to eat your veggies
With the early onset of the dry season, we will already be finding small animals venturing into our yards to look for food. Dealing with...
Mar 10, 2024


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


The Complex Relationship Between GMOs and Food Security in Developing Countries
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been a controversial topic in Africa for many years, with concerns about their potential...
May 25, 2023


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


The GMO Debate: Exploring the Controversy Surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms
Why is there so much controversy around gmos
May 16, 2023


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




Where to find vegetable gardening courses in Zambia
In Zambia, there are various organisations that offer vegetable gardening courses classes to help you grow your knowledge and skills. ...
May 11, 2023


Grow your own: How to grow onions at home
Steps involved in growing onions
May 11, 2023


Grow Your Own: How to grow tomatoes at home
Steps to grow tomatoes
May 11, 2023


Grow your own: How to grow rape at home
Rape (Brassica napus L.) is among the most commonly eaten leafy vegetables in Africa and beyond. This versatile brassica, also known as kale, comes in many forms: purple or green, curly or straight, tall or compact, fast-growing or long-lived. One particular variety, rapeseed (Brassica napus subsp. napus), is even cultivated for its seeds, which are processed into oil. Growing rape in Zambia is a popular practice as it is a staple crop in many local dishes. Rape, also known
May 11, 2023


Vegetables That Thrive in Zambia's Cooler Months
gardening in winter, dry season, cooler month
Apr 17, 2023


A Guide to Preparing Your Zambian Garden for the Dry Season
Winter is just around the corner in Zambia and with the dry season comes a different set of challenges for gardeners such as managing...
Apr 3, 2023


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...
Mar 27, 2023


Caring for Plants in the Rainy Season in Zambia
Succulent gardening
Mar 19, 2023
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